Mantel clock Rococo Style Bronze - 1800-1850

Exquisite 19th-Century French Gilt Bronze (Ormolu) Mantel Clock – Allegory of Agriculture

Bring the timeless elegance of French haute horlogerie into your home with this magnificent 19th-century Rococo style mantel clock. Crafted in heavy gilt bronze (ormolu), this timepiece features an intricately sculpted, expressive scene at the top depicting a young boy in 18th-century period attire standing alongside a detailed rustic plow and a small thatched well or farm structure. This allegorical depiction celebrates agriculture, a classic and highly collectible theme of the era.

The clock case is a masterpiece of Rococo design, showcasing asymmetrical curves, lush acanthus leaves, floral garlands, and scrolled feet. The white enamel dial features crisp Roman numeral markers with elegant openwork hands and dual winding arbors.


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