Clock and garniture set - Brass - 1970-1980

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Brass chimney garniture set dating to 1970–1980, comprising a clock and a pair of candelabras with five lights.

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Antique classic fireplace garniture set, consisting of a clock and a pair of candelabras – gold-bronze
Era: Late 19th century – early 20th century (c. 1850–1910)
Style: Rococo / Rococo Revival (Louis XV revival)
Probable origin: France or Western Europe

This type of sets were common in the salons and dining rooms of European the bourgeoisie, placed on fireplaces, consoles or sideboards.

Candelabras 2 units:
Material: Gold-bronze.
Weight: 3900 g total.
Height: 38.5 cm each.
Width: 18 cm each.

Configuration:
5 functional branches with detachable cups.
Base: Rococo style with curved legs and abundant relief decoration
Condition: Antique patina consistent with age, which enhances its authenticity and aesthetic appeal.

Clock 1 unit
Material: Bronze with substantial weight and texture,
Weight: 2900 g
Height: 38 cm
Width: 19 cm
Despite its age, it retains its natural, wonderful golden color, and shows a small casting defect at the top (common in some casting methods of the period) barely perceptible; does not affect its integrity or beauty, photo attached.

In working order, powered by a battery adapter, functions correctly.
Dial: Roman numerals arranged in separate panels, easy to read; this model is sold without glass, allowing direct appreciation of its mechanism and rich decoration in perfect harmony with the candelabras.

Era and origin
Thanks to its Rococo Revival style, the quality of ornamental work and the garniture format, the set can be placed with high probability between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Bronze fireplace garniture – Clock and pair of 5-light candelabras.
Highly recommended to add elegance to the reception areas of companies or rooms with a fireplace, where their imposing decoration will be enhanced wherever they are placed.

Antique classic fireplace garniture set, consisting of a clock and a pair of candelabras – gold-bronze
Era: Late 19th century – early 20th century (c. 1850–1910)
Style: Rococo / Rococo Revival (Louis XV revival)
Probable origin: France or Western Europe

This type of sets were common in the salons and dining rooms of European the bourgeoisie, placed on fireplaces, consoles or sideboards.

Candelabras 2 units:
Material: Gold-bronze.
Weight: 3900 g total.
Height: 38.5 cm each.
Width: 18 cm each.

Configuration:
5 functional branches with detachable cups.
Base: Rococo style with curved legs and abundant relief decoration
Condition: Antique patina consistent with age, which enhances its authenticity and aesthetic appeal.

Clock 1 unit
Material: Bronze with substantial weight and texture,
Weight: 2900 g
Height: 38 cm
Width: 19 cm
Despite its age, it retains its natural, wonderful golden color, and shows a small casting defect at the top (common in some casting methods of the period) barely perceptible; does not affect its integrity or beauty, photo attached.

In working order, powered by a battery adapter, functions correctly.
Dial: Roman numerals arranged in separate panels, easy to read; this model is sold without glass, allowing direct appreciation of its mechanism and rich decoration in perfect harmony with the candelabras.

Era and origin
Thanks to its Rococo Revival style, the quality of ornamental work and the garniture format, the set can be placed with high probability between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Bronze fireplace garniture – Clock and pair of 5-light candelabras.
Highly recommended to add elegance to the reception areas of companies or rooms with a fireplace, where their imposing decoration will be enhanced wherever they are placed.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Clock type
Clock and garniture set
Material
Brass
Clock mechanism
Electric battery
Power reserve
infinite movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
38 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Weight
6800 g
FranceVerified
Private

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