Belle Époque Mounted Objects

Monumental and impressive antique French, four light chandelier. This stunning and highly stylish chandelier originates from the earliest years of twentieth century France and to ...

Beautiful weathered gilt wood fragment of a head. France, circa 1850. Weathered and old repairs. Measurement here below inclusive the wooden base.

Beautiful white wooden horse with cast iron head, France, 19th century. Weathered, small losses. Measurement with the base.

Rare zinc lion head that once graced a beautiful facade, France, circa 1880 Weathered, small losses.

Very rare zinc fragment that once graced a Parisian facade, Original period piece, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered.

Rare pair of zinc fragments representing mythical figures/ gargoyles. They once graced a rich facade of a building, Original period pieces, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Meas...

Rare zinc fragment representing a mythical figure/ gargoyle. It once graced a rich facade of a building, Original period piece, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measurement inc...

Rare pair of zinc fragments representing mythical figures/ gargoyles. They once graced a rich facade of a building, Original period pieces, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Meas...

Beautiful weathered fragment of a head. France, circa 1850 Weathered. Measurement here below inclusive the wooden base.

Very rare pair of zinc fragments that once graced a Parisian facade, Original period pieces, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered.  

Very rare pair of zinc fragments representing acanthus leaves. They once graced a rich facade of a building, Original period pieces, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measuremen...

Large and exceptional, mid 19th century, god of wine theme clock by Vincenti & Cie, Paris. Throughout the 19th century, French artisans have made some of the most amazing quality and meaningful antiques using the most expensive materials and techniques available. This top quality made and sizable mantle clock has all of that and then some. So if you are looking for an impressive, stylish, meaningful and sizable antique clock to grace your mantel piece or side table then this mid 1800s French work of art could be perfect for you. The design and the quality of the gilt bronze floral ornaments on the marble base are truly amazing and with the daylight shining onto the guilding this clock becomes an even more impressive work of art. However, what makes this antique clock really stand out is the exceptional bronze sculpture of the infant Bacchus. This young god of wine sculpture has some of the best details and the most beautiful patina we have ever seen. The top quality of this bronze sculpture combined with the famous clock maker's name of Vicenti & Cie (of Paris, France) on the clock mechanism leads us to believe that this unique bronze Bacchus was hand-crafted by sculptor Claude Michel Clodion. If you are a wine enthousiast, a wine collector, a wine seller or maybe even the owner of a vineyard then you could not wish for a more interesting and meaningful antique mantel clock. This sculpture depicts Bacchus (or Dionysos as he is known in Greece) as a very young child in a 'crown of vine leaves'. With his right arm he is emptying his grapes filled rush basket...