Mantel clock Rococo - Gilt bronze - 1850-1900
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French 19th‑century mantel clock in gilded bronze with Sevres porcelain, a Rococo antique style with a mechanical eight‑day movement, 32×30×11 cm, about 3 kg, not wound and with a missing pendulum, currently in working order.
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Brass-gilt mantel clock with Sèvres porcelain depicting a lady
This mantel clock represents the pinnacle of 19th-century French clockmaking, combining the mastery of brass-gilding with hand-painted Sèvres porcelain inserts. The allegorical female figure and the elaborate Rococo ornaments reflect the taste for opulence and refinement typical of the Napoleonic era and the Restoration. These clocks were symbols of status in aristocratic and bourgeois homes, where they adorned the mantels of the most important drawing rooms.
French mantel clocks in gilt brass with Sèvres porcelain are highly sought after by antique clock collectors, enthusiasts of French decorative art, and specialists in period furniture. Their value lies in the blend of functionality and sculptural art, in the quality of mercury gilding, and in the rarity of inserts in genuine Sèvres porcelain. These pieces stand as tangible testimonies to French craftsmanship excellence and continue to be highly valued in the international antique market.
pendolo sparito
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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 TranslateBrass-gilt mantel clock with Sèvres porcelain depicting a lady
This mantel clock represents the pinnacle of 19th-century French clockmaking, combining the mastery of brass-gilding with hand-painted Sèvres porcelain inserts. The allegorical female figure and the elaborate Rococo ornaments reflect the taste for opulence and refinement typical of the Napoleonic era and the Restoration. These clocks were symbols of status in aristocratic and bourgeois homes, where they adorned the mantels of the most important drawing rooms.
French mantel clocks in gilt brass with Sèvres porcelain are highly sought after by antique clock collectors, enthusiasts of French decorative art, and specialists in period furniture. Their value lies in the blend of functionality and sculptural art, in the quality of mercury gilding, and in the rarity of inserts in genuine Sèvres porcelain. These pieces stand as tangible testimonies to French craftsmanship excellence and continue to be highly valued in the international antique market.
pendolo sparito
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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Specific region of origin
Sèvres
Bronze type
Gilt bronze
Style subtype
Rococo
Era
1400-1900
Material
Bronze, Porcelain
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Style
Antique
Country of origin
France
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
Yes
Height
32 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
3 kg
Winding key
No
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