Clock - Antique - Gilt bronze - 1850-1900
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French gilt bronze mantel clock in the antique Carlo X neoclassical style, ca. 1850–1900, mechanical movement with multi-day power reserve, half‑hour strike with a bell, 50 cm high, 30 cm wide, 20 cm deep, weight 9.1 kg, winding key included, in good used condition.
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French gilt-bronze mantel clock in the Charles X style with a decorative urn
This mantel clock embodies the elegance of the Charles X period (1824-1830) in France, characterized by neoclassical lines and refined decorations in gilt bronze (ormolu). The temple-front architecture with fluted columns, floral friezes, and the urn at the summit with volute handles reflects the taste for classical antiquity typical of the era. Mantel clocks from this French period were regarded as symbols of status and refinement, often placed at the center of the shelves in bourgeois and aristocratic drawing rooms.
These clocks are highly prized by antique clock collectors and enthusiasts of 19th-century French decorative art. The gilt bronze, the quality of the casting, and the elegance of the proportions make these pieces particularly desirable for furnishing classic spaces and for those seeking testimony to French artisanal excellence. Museums and private collectors actively seek well-preserved specimens for their historical importance and aesthetic value.
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Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslateFrench gilt-bronze mantel clock in the Charles X style with a decorative urn
This mantel clock embodies the elegance of the Charles X period (1824-1830) in France, characterized by neoclassical lines and refined decorations in gilt bronze (ormolu). The temple-front architecture with fluted columns, floral friezes, and the urn at the summit with volute handles reflects the taste for classical antiquity typical of the era. Mantel clocks from this French period were regarded as symbols of status and refinement, often placed at the center of the shelves in bourgeois and aristocratic drawing rooms.
These clocks are highly prized by antique clock collectors and enthusiasts of 19th-century French decorative art. The gilt bronze, the quality of the casting, and the elegance of the proportions make these pieces particularly desirable for furnishing classic spaces and for those seeking testimony to French artisanal excellence. Museums and private collectors actively seek well-preserved specimens for their historical importance and aesthetic value.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Era
1400-1900
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Material
Bronze
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
more day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Style
Antique
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
50 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
9.1 kg
Winding key
Yes
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