Clock - Brass - 1960-1970





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A brass Louis XV‑inspired decorative clock dating from 1960–1970, with an electric, low‑voltage slave movement, extended power reserve, no striking, made in France, in good used condition, and measuring 37 cm high by 38 cm wide by 14 cm deep (3 kg).
Description from the seller
It is a clock of Louis XV style reinterpreted in a decorative key of the 70s/80s, a piece that plays with rococo exuberance but with the materials and the shine characteristic of that late production. The body, in gilt bronze, unfolds scrolls, volutes, and vegetal motifs that directly evoke the courtly taste of the 18th century: sinuous lines, dynamic symmetry, and that theatrical air that turns the clock into a small ornamental stage.
The marble base, with its deep veining and visual weight, anchors the composition and provides that contrast between the rocky and the metallic that this kind of decorative clockmaking greatly favors. The whole conveys presence, luxury, and a touch of fantasy, very typical of historicist reinterpretations in the last third of the 20th century.
Regarding the mechanism, the presence of two cables exiting from the back indicates that it is an electric movement, probably a quartz system or a synchronous motor powered by current, typical of decorative manufactories of those years. It is not a winding mechanism nor an old French movement, but a modern adaptation designed to offer precision and ease of use without renouncing the classic aesthetic.
Ultimately, it is a piece that combines the charm of Louis XV with the practicality and ornamental brightness of the seventies, perfect for someone seeking a decorative object with character and presence.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.
Seller's Story
It is a clock of Louis XV style reinterpreted in a decorative key of the 70s/80s, a piece that plays with rococo exuberance but with the materials and the shine characteristic of that late production. The body, in gilt bronze, unfolds scrolls, volutes, and vegetal motifs that directly evoke the courtly taste of the 18th century: sinuous lines, dynamic symmetry, and that theatrical air that turns the clock into a small ornamental stage.
The marble base, with its deep veining and visual weight, anchors the composition and provides that contrast between the rocky and the metallic that this kind of decorative clockmaking greatly favors. The whole conveys presence, luxury, and a touch of fantasy, very typical of historicist reinterpretations in the last third of the 20th century.
Regarding the mechanism, the presence of two cables exiting from the back indicates that it is an electric movement, probably a quartz system or a synchronous motor powered by current, typical of decorative manufactories of those years. It is not a winding mechanism nor an old French movement, but a modern adaptation designed to offer precision and ease of use without renouncing the classic aesthetic.
Ultimately, it is a piece that combines the charm of Louis XV with the practicality and ornamental brightness of the seventies, perfect for someone seeking a decorative object with character and presence.
Tracked shipping and careful packaging.

