Clock - Spelter - 1940-1950 - Elephant pendulum clock
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French orientaliste elephant pendulum clock in patinated régule bronze with mechanical movement and a 1-day power reserve, dating to 1940–1950 and of French origin, in fairly poor condition.
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Description from the seller
Charming old French pendulum clock depicting a richly harnessed elephant, with a mechanical dial on its back.
This decorative piece evokes the Orientalist taste very fashionable at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th. The elephant, a symbol of strength, prosperity, and exoticism, is rendered with numerous decorative details inspired by traditional adornments.
The dial is marked « Made in France », attesting to an old French manufacture.
The whole presents a beautiful period patina as well as an attractive decorative appearance that make it a collection or decorative object particularly appealing.
Condition: Good overall condition considering its age.
Old patina preserved.
Signs of wear and oxidation visible on the dial.
Mechanical movement not tested / non-functional at the time of sale.
Sold as is for collection or restoration.
Features:
Origin: France
Era: early 20th century
Material: patinated bronze-regulated/bronze with patina
Subject: Orientalist elephant
Mechanical movement
Marking: Made in France
Charming old French pendulum clock depicting a richly harnessed elephant, with a mechanical dial on its back.
This decorative piece evokes the Orientalist taste very fashionable at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th. The elephant, a symbol of strength, prosperity, and exoticism, is rendered with numerous decorative details inspired by traditional adornments.
The dial is marked « Made in France », attesting to an old French manufacture.
The whole presents a beautiful period patina as well as an attractive decorative appearance that make it a collection or decorative object particularly appealing.
Condition: Good overall condition considering its age.
Old patina preserved.
Signs of wear and oxidation visible on the dial.
Mechanical movement not tested / non-functional at the time of sale.
Sold as is for collection or restoration.
Features:
Origin: France
Era: early 20th century
Material: patinated bronze-regulated/bronze with patina
Subject: Orientalist elephant
Mechanical movement
Marking: Made in France
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Elephant pendulum clock
Number of objects
1
Material
Spelter
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
France
Condition
Poor - heavily used with major cracks, damages or major parts missing
In working order
No
Height
18 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
Weight
0.8 kg
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