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Place of Origin: French
19th Century French Pink Porcelain Clock with Cupid & Romantic Emblems
By Japy Frères
Located in London, GB
A Symbolic clock in the Louis XVI style
By Japy Fréres et Cie.
The finely chased ormolu case encompassing pink porcelain panels decorated with beads to the face and sides; the wh...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
A Late 19 Century Malachite clock Topped by a Gilt Bronze Bust of Napoleon
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A simple yet elegant relatively rare malachite cased clock topped by a gilt bronze bust of a young Napoleon in uniform after the marble original work by Jean Antoine Houdon.
Category
Late 19th Century Empire Antique French Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Antique Egyptian Revival Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This clock set is designed in the Egyptian Revival style, which was in vogue in Europe and America in the 19th century. The fashion was kick-started by Emperor Napoleon I’s campaign in Egypt in 1798-1799. This led to the publication of ‘Le Description de l’Égypte’ (The Description of Egypt) in 1809 (and a second edition in 1830), which documented various aspects of Egyptian culture, including the pyramids, antiquities, ancient and modern buildings, Egyptian clothing...
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19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in Orientalist Motif
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century French Ormolu Mantle Clock in "Orientalist" Motif, circa 1850, a romantic movement/Orientalist ormolu clock with ornate baroque case surmounted by an Arabic rider on rearing steed, with sabre drawn overhead, an enamel dial with Roman numerals, bell-strike mechanism by F.L. Hausburg, Paris, and marked on dial "Medaille d'Argent, Vincenti and Cie...
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Mid-19th Century Moorish Antique French Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French Art Deco Mantel Clock Marble and Onyx Set by Lemoine Bonnet & Pottier
By Lemoine, Bonnet and Pottier
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning three piece French Art Deco Mantel Clock and garniture set with a fine French movement by and stamped Bennet & Pottier made in Paris, France. Finished on all sides, the st...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco French Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Garniture Set Retailed by Tiffany & Co
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu, white Carrara marble, Lapis Lazuli, and Baccarat crystal garniture set retailed by...
Category
19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Ormolu
Large Louis XVI Period (18th Century) French Marble & Dore Bronze Portico Clock
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Large Louis XVI Period (18th Century) French portico clock, with a double marble column mount and adorned with gilded bronze chains. The pendulum takes the form of ...
Category
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Period Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Clock
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI period gilt bronze mounted malachite clock
French, late 18th century
Measures: Height 50cm, width 34.5cm, depth 13.5cm
This fine mantel clock was produced during the e...
Category
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Amersham, GB
An exquisite Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze cartel clock. The eight-day two train bell striking movement, with vertically planted platform cylinder escapement and stamped with S. Marti et Cie MEDAILLE D'ARGENT. 1889 roundel and serial number 647 to backplate.
The dial formed as a deep blue and gold flecked enamel dome applied with gilt Roman numerals and stars set within billowing clouds interspersed with sunburst rays. Applied with three patinated bronze cherubs in flight, around the dial attending to a floral garland.
Amongst the clouds can be found a pair of doves, a horn and arrows, a quiver and bow. This coupled with the cherubs and flower garland would suggest this clock was made as a love token or wedding present. The symbolism of love, marriage and fertility, the cherubs representing the three Greek Erotes...
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1890s Louis XV Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Unusual Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking vases, the clock with central dial set in a panel of porcelain imitating champlevé enamel with geometric design on turquoise ground...
Category
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Three-piece French porcelain and gilt bronze clock set
By Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
Three-piece French porcelain and gilt bronze clock set
French, late 19th Century
Clock: Height 27cm, width 36.5cm, depth 12cm
Candelabra: Height 33cm, width 20cm, depth 11.5cm
This fine three-piece clock set is by Henri Picard, one of the leading producers of luxury bronze...
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French ormolu mantel clock standing on a stepped base and resting on turned, chased feet with acanthus leaf decoration below a finely chased...
Category
1830s Louis Philippe Antique French Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French Early 18th Century Louis XV Period Tortoise Shell and Ormolu Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French early 18th century Louis XV period tortoise shell and ormolu mounted Cartel clock. The impressive clock rests on its original wall mou...
Category
18th Century Louis XV Antique French Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Allegorical French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Depicting Earth’s Source of Water
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A gilt bronze French Empire clock depicting an allegory to the earth’s water source. In this clock a classically draped nymph sits atop a rocky outcrop her right foot resting on the ...
Category
Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze, Rouge Marble and Jewelled Clock Set
By Festeau Le Jeune
Located in London, GB
This majestic three-piece clock set is truly a sight to behold, and features beautifully contrasting rouge marble, gilt bronze and glittering jewels. The set comprises a central cloc...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Rare Late 18th Century Neoclassical Louis XVI Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The circular white-enameled dial signed ”Detour Paris” with Roman hours and Arabic quarter marks, a further inner Arabic chapter ring for the day of month. Pierced gilt hands and a b...
Category
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Large French 19th Century Black and Green Marble Clock Garniture
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional Napoleon III period mantel clock set, dating to the late 19th century, exudes elegance and sophistication. The set includes a pendulum clock and two matching cassole...
Category
19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Skeleton Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Skeleton clock with Gothic style brass frame standing on a marquetry inlaid rosewood base with bun feet.
Cherubs head pendulum bob, enamel dia...
Category
1850s Napoleon III Antique French Clocks
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Champlevé Enamel Clock Garniture
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French champlevé enamel and porcelain clock garniture, set in a gilded ormolu case, the porcelain panels to the clock and urns depicting classic...
Category
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Neoclassical Style French Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style French malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock
French, late 19th century
Dimensions: Height 48cm, width 30cm, depth 15cm
This neoclassical Louis XVI style mant...
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique French Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Bronze & Ormolu Egyptian Style Clock Clock
Located in London, GB
A French Empire bronze and ormolu clock in the Egyptian style with 8 day silk-suspension striking movement by Hemon a Paris, also marked “Ledure Bronzier”, enclosed in bronze obelisk...
Category
19th Century Egyptian Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze and Porcelain XVI Urn Form Large Clock, circa 1880
Located in Houston, TX
Large and exquisite urn form clock with cobalt porcelain and gilt bronze
Mounts. Signed on face Mannheim Paris. Pomegranate finial at the crest.
Scrolling arms to each side in grap...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical French Figural Brass & Green Onyx Candelabras & Clock Set
By Jean-François Denière
Located in New Milford, CT
This exquisite antique Neoclassical French candelabras and clock set is a masterpiece of 19th-century craftsmanship. Standing 21 inches tall, 10 inches wide, and 6 inches deep, this ...
Category
1860s Neoclassical Antique French Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Bronze wall clock, Louis XVI style with a mask
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Bronze wall clock, Louis XVI style with a mask
Beautiful bronze clock from the late 19th century decorated with laurel wreaths on the sides, a mask of a woman at the bottom and a ter...
Category
20th Century Louis XVI French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Set Clock and Candelabra, 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Styl
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant clock and candelabra set exemplifies the grandeur and refined aesthetic of the 19th century. The ensemble showcases a harmonious blend of classical influences, intricate...
Category
19th Century Louis Philippe Antique French Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Michelez
Located in London, GB
French Empire period ormolu mantel clock by Michelez
French, circa 1815
Measures: Height 47cm, width 20cm, depth 15cm
This beautifully formed and crafted mantel clock, dating to...
Category
Early 19th Century Empire Antique French Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral
Located in London, GB
This exquisite three-piece alabaster clock garniture consists of a central clock with two flanking vases. The central clock is designed to resemble the shape of a neo-Gothic cathedra...
Category
19th Century Gothic Antique French Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Ormolu
Gilt and Patinated Bronze Antique French Clock Set by Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking candelabra, the central circular dial surrounded by a laurel wreath and bow ormolu mount, with plaques depicting biblical scenes in relief on either side, surmounted by a large patinated bronze group, the pair of ten light candelabra similarly decorated with patinated bronze male...
Category
19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu Female Mask Wall Clock, "Juhel à Paris"
Located in Berlin, DE
18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Female Mask Wall Clock, sign. "Juhel à Paris"
The ormolu cartouche-shaped case surmounted by a twin-handled neoclas...
Category
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
French Bronze Doré Clock with Sevres Porcelain in Celeste Blue
Located in Houston, TX
Large and exquisite bronze doré clock with large putti holding a
Garland of flowers over a porcelain painted mounted above French clock. Sevres porcelain mounted inside.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Monument Clock
By Charles Bertrand
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A period Louis XVI Ormolu black and white marble mantel clock made in the last quarter of the 18th century. The white enamel dial with bl...
Category
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period, by Seigneurel À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
A Louis XV style marble mantel clock. Enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed with a red inscription "Seigneurez A Paris", finely pierced, engraved gold-plated hands, a broken arch (...
Category
Late 18th Century Louis XV Antique French Clocks
Materials
Malachite
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco mantel clock
Art Deco mantel clock standing on a cream and grey marble base resting on four brass bun feet supporting an ovoid shaped top housing a gilded diamond shaped ...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage French Clocks
Materials
Marble
French Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
French Neoclassical style malachite and gilt bronze mantel clock
French, late 19th Century
Measures: height 42cm, width 22cm, depth 11cm
This fine clock...
Category
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Napoleon III Clock Garniture Designed by Sévin, Cast by Barbedienne
By Louis-Constant Sevin, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Napoleon III gilt-bronze and porcelain mounted clock garniture, designed by Louis-Constant Sévin, cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne, The Movement by Japy Frères.
Frédéric Japy ...
Category
19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
French Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Tortoiseshell Boulle clock with ormolu mounts surmounted by a brass finial.
Gilded dial with individual enamel segmented Roman numerals....
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique French Clocks
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cartel Clock and Barometer, After Carlin, circa 1870
By Martin Carlin
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany cartel clock and barometer, after the model by Martin Carlin.
French, circa 1870.
The dial sig...
Category
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Edwardian Cock / Barometer/ Thermometer Desk Set
Located in Norwich, GB
Housed in a gilded case standing on a raised, moulded rouge marble base with brass banding surmounted by a decorative gilded carrying handle.
The clock to the left with enamel dial, ...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage French Clocks
Materials
Brass
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Cartel Clock, by Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Cartel Clock, by Beurdeley.
Signed 'A Beurdeley Fils à Paris'.
Surmounted by a ribbon tied globe the gilt-bronze case of this fine cartel clock...
Category
19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock by Balthazar
By Michel Baltazar
Located in London, GB
This mantel clock beautifully illustrates the classical myth of ‘The Abduction of Europa’. In this story, the god Zeus falls in love with a mortal woman called Europa. To seduce her, Zeus transforms himself into a white bull. Europa then mounts the bull and Zeus whisks her away from her home to Crete. Europa becomes the Queen of Crete and bears Zeus several children.
The clock takes the form of a patinated bronze bull which is saddled with a gilt bronze (ormolu) clock case. This case features a circular white enamel dial with black Roman and Arabic Numerals, as well as the maker’s name ‘Michel Baltazar...
Category
Late 19th Century Louis XV Antique French Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Rare Art Deco Bulle Glass Clock, Signed P.M.Favre, 1930s
Located in London, GB
A Art Deco modernist Bulle clock by P.M.Favre. One of the first battery operated clocks of the 1930's. The frosted glass case has etched stylised numerals....
Category
1920s Vintage French Clocks
Materials
Glass
19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Sevres Style Porcelain Mantle Clock c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV style mantel clock, a captivating piece fashioned from Sevres style porcelain and adorned with ormolu accents. Atop the clock rests a striking 'b...
Category
1870s Louis XV Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Beautiful ATO glass transparent electric pendulum, Art Deco, France, Circa 1930
By Léon Hatot
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional electric clock (powered by a standard round LR14 battery) in Art Deco style, transparent glass with a round nickel-plated case on a glass base featuring three steps, with...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage French Clocks
Materials
Glass
Monumental Gilt Bronze Clockset with Putti Playing with Flower Garlands
Located in New York, NY
The enamel dial signed ‘Marquis à Paris’ standing on oval base with exceptionally elaborate decoration all over.
Origin: French
Date: 19th century
...
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19th Century Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock
By Claude Galle
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock. circa 1810 clock Napoleonic Empire Bronze Dore. La Liseuse" clock after Reiche, by Claude Galle & Grand Girad. Signed in Paris
Category
Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Architecturally Formed Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
French architecturally formed ormolu mantel clock
French, 19th Century
Height 52cm, width 28cm, depth 17cm
This beautiful Baroque style mantel clock is crafted from gilt bronze. The highly detailed case takes the form of a piece of miniaturised architecture: a campanile of sorts, the top level contains the clock dial while the lower level, approached by shallow steps, is flanked by figurative sculptures and culminates in a bas relief frieze...
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19th Century Baroque Antique French Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
A clock set 3 pieces imari porcelain and bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clock set three pieces in Imari porcelain and bronze . this clock set is rare ,you can use it with the candelabras , you can take off this candelabras and put the lid porcelain on th...
Category
1880s Napoleon III Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Turning Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique French gilt bronze mounted malachite turning mantel clock
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 75cm, width 28cm, depth 25.5cm
The malachite mantel clock case is st...
Category
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique French Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Pink Marble & Ormolu 3 Piece Clock Garniture Set, Circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Pink Marble and Ormolu 3 Piece Clock Garniture Set, Circa 1880-1890.
Clock: 18" High x 8" Wide x 5 1/2" Deep
Candelabra (2): 13" High x 10...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Charles X Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock with Horse and Jockey
Located in London, GB
Charles X Style ormolu and malachite mantel clock with horse and jockey
French, 19th Century
Height 56cm, width 34cm, depth 14cm.
This exceptional piece is a fine ormolu-mounted and malachite mantel clock, with a movement made and stamped by Leroy and Pailly, dating to c.1840. Made in the Charles X style, this work exhibits the timeless combination of gilt-bronze and malachite to great effect, mounting the fine 19th century movement within a later malachite addition, surmounted in turn by a superb statue of horse and jockey. Further gilt elements decorate the case and the base. Exemplifying some of the best in antique clock making, and finished with a rare and impressive equestrian sculpture, it is the perfect collector's piece for those with a love of either horses, antique timepieces...
Category
Mid-19th Century Charles X Antique French Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Edwardian Mantel Clock Signed Finnigans
By Finnigans, London 1
Located in Norwich, GB
Arch top mantel clock standing on four brass bun feet with gilded decoration and brass bezel. Silvered dial with engine turned centre, Arabic numerals, original ‘blued’ steel hands s...
Category
1920s Vintage French Clocks
Materials
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A small and elegant antique cartel clock, mounted on a wooden base with fabric. The richly decorated clock is made of bronze with refined details....
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1880s Rococo Antique French Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Clock in gilt and patinated bronze, period Napoleon III, 19th century.
Good working condition
Measures: H: 38 cm, W: 28 cm, D: 8 cm.
Category
1870s Napoleon III Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Gilded Striking Carriage Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian gilded striking carriage clock
Victorian carriage clock in a fine gilded case standing on a raised base with dentil moulding and r...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique French Clocks
Materials
Brass
'Three Graces, ' Three-Piece Lapis and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This garniture comprises three pieces: a mantel clock and two flanking candelabra, the entire ensemble designed and ornamented in an ornate neoclassical style. The garniture is composed of gilt bronze and lapis lazuli, with the lapis elements being a later addition.
The mantel clock, which is supported by a lapis trefoil form base set on its sides with gilt bronze pierced foliate mounts, the gilt bronze contrasting beautifully with the lapis lazuli, contains a figural group of the three graces, sculpted from bronze and exquisitely gilded. The trio holds above their heads the spherical clock...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical French Clocks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze
Gorgeous French Art Deco Clock Set and Two Tazzas Signed C.H PARIS and “JUST"
Located in Beirut, LB
Great French Art Deco marble mantel (fireplace) clock set with two Tazzas to either side as garniture. Ideal for Living Room, placed on a top of a Fireplace or at the Office.
The clock mechanism is stamped "C.H. Paris, Made in France & bears the "JUST" trademark.
Charles Victor Hour, in 1891 took on an associate - Diette. Together they became one of the most important clock makers in France. "JUST" brand had been used for their watch production since the 1900s. Most of the large JUST clocks...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rare French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze portefaix clock signed Alibert
Located in London, GB
Extremely rare antique French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze portefaix mantel clock signed in the bronze Alibert with two tune musical base also signed Alibert. This model is bas...
Category
1810s Antique French Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
This magnificent five-piece clock set is designed in the style of 18th century porcelain produced by the famous Sèvres Manufactory in France. The set is comprised of a mantel clock, a pair of flanking vases—which double-up as candelabra—and two candlesticks. The five items are crafted from ‘bleu Sèvres’ (navy) colored porcelain, which has been finely parcel gilt, jewelled and painted, and mounted in gilt bronze (ormolu).
The mantel clock is composed of a circular porcelain dial, with a central painting of cherubs in flight, encircled by black Roman Numerals within white medallions. This is set within a gilt bronze bezel, crowned by a porcelain lidded urn, fitted with gilt bronze satyr head handles, draped with flower swags, and topped by a gilt bronze grape cluster finial. The clock case is supported on four porcelain columns, which are surmounted by a gilt bronze pinecone-tipped staff, draped with tasselled fabrics. A gilt bronze sculpture of a dancing Maenad (also called a Bacchante)—a female follower of the classical god of wine and ecstasy, Dionysus (or Bacchus). The woman plays the tambourine and is accompanied by a putto. The clock is placed on a shaped gilt bronze base, with two projecting scrolled wings, decorated with gilt bronze acanthus leaves and porcelain patera. The base is mounted with porcelain paintings of classical trophies, and putti within a gilt bronze cartouche frame. It is set on two gilt bronze feet, which are decorated with pointed porcelain covers and gilt bronze rosettes.
Depending on personal preference, the vases that accompany the clock can be left as they are or made to serve as candelabra. When vases, they are topped by porcelain domed lids, with gilt bronze grape finials. To turn the items into candelabra, these lids are replaced by gilt bronze covers. Each cover is fitted with six gilt bronze branches—five of which are scrolling and decorated with acanthus leaves, and one extends upwards in a straight line. These terminate in wide drip-pans and urn-shaped capitals. The porcelain vase bodies feature fine paintings of couples courting in garden settings, and they are fitted with gilt bronze cherub head...
Category
Late 19th Century Rococo Antique French Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
