Figural mantel clock Rococo Onyx, Brass - 1970-1980
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Large brass and bronze mantel clock with an onyx base, in antique Rococo style from Paris, featuring a mechanical movement with a one-day power reserve and bell striking.
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Description from the seller
For sale magnificent large-dimension desk clock, a high decorative piece from the late 19th century (circa 1880-1900), with a Louis XV/Rococo aesthetic.
Main Features:
Operating condition: The clock is in excellent running order. The movement has been serviced and functions correctly. It comes with its original key to wind.
Technical mechanism: It features a classic "Paris movement" with anchor escapement. Includes a bell-striking system on a brass bell, which marks the hours and halves with a crystalline and elegant sound.
High-quality materials: The case is cast-bronze/brass (confirmed: not iron/steel, non-magnetic) with an original gilded finish that preserves its antique patina. It sits on a solid and very heavy marble base with veined onyx of great beauty.
Artistic details: * Porcelain dial decorated with cherubs and Roman numerals.
Top scene: pastoral motif with detailed figures of a young woman and a goat.
Sides adorned with painted medallions depicting gallant scenes of the era.
Dimensions: 45 cm long x 41 cm high x 20 cm deep. It is a piece of substantial presence and very heavy.
For sale magnificent large-dimension desk clock, a high decorative piece from the late 19th century (circa 1880-1900), with a Louis XV/Rococo aesthetic.
Main Features:
Operating condition: The clock is in excellent running order. The movement has been serviced and functions correctly. It comes with its original key to wind.
Technical mechanism: It features a classic "Paris movement" with anchor escapement. Includes a bell-striking system on a brass bell, which marks the hours and halves with a crystalline and elegant sound.
High-quality materials: The case is cast-bronze/brass (confirmed: not iron/steel, non-magnetic) with an original gilded finish that preserves its antique patina. It sits on a solid and very heavy marble base with veined onyx of great beauty.
Artistic details: * Porcelain dial decorated with cherubs and Roman numerals.
Top scene: pastoral motif with detailed figures of a young woman and a goat.
Sides adorned with painted medallions depicting gallant scenes of the era.
Dimensions: 45 cm long x 41 cm high x 20 cm deep. It is a piece of substantial presence and very heavy.
Details
Specific region of origin
París
Style subtype
Rococo
Era
1900-2000
Nr of items
1
Clock type
Figural mantel clock
Material
Brass, Onyx
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power Reserve
1 day movement
Striking
half hour, multiple bells
Style
Antique
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
41 cm
Width
45 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Weight
7 kg
Winding Key
Yes
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