Desk clock - Bronze, Brass - 1970-1980

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French desk clock from 1970-1980, in Rococo (Louis XV) style, with a gilt bronze ormolu case and brass elements, quartz movement with an 8-day power reserve, 48 cm high, 26 cm wide, 40 cm deep, weighing 10 kg, in working order and good condition with minor ageing signs.

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A magnificent and highly decorative original antique French mantel clock, boldly modelled in the Rococo (Louis XV) style. The case is finely cast in gilt bronze (ormolu), featuring a flamboyant asymmetrical design with sinuous "C" scrolls, acanthus leaf foliage, and ornate rocaille motifs typical of the late 19th century.
no damage
no restoration or alterations

A magnificent and highly decorative original antique French mantel clock, boldly modelled in the Rococo (Louis XV) style. The case is finely cast in gilt bronze (ormolu), featuring a flamboyant asymmetrical design with sinuous "C" scrolls, acanthus leaf foliage, and ornate rocaille motifs typical of the late 19th century.
no damage
no restoration or alterations

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Desk clock
Material
Brass, Bronze
Clock mechanism
Quartz
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
48 cm
Width
26 cm
Depth
40 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Weight
10 kg
BelgiumVerified
2
Objects sold
Private

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