Figural mantel clock - Croix Escabasse à Libourne - régule, gilded bronze and black marble - 1850-1900 - Mantel clock
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A Napoléon III era French mantel clock in régule with patinated bronze and black marble, with a seated gentleman sculpture, a mechanical eight-day movement, gilded bronze decoration, and a substantial black marble base, measuring 42 cm long by 32 cm high by 13 cm deep and weighing about 11.5 kg, not in working order.
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Important mantel clock
Napoleon III era
Black marble, patinated régule and gilt bronze
Croix Escabasse in Libourne
19th century
Elegant and imposing French mantel clock from the Napoleon III period, dating from the second half of the 19th century, presenting a rich composition combining black marble, patinated régule with bronze patina and gilt bronze ornaments.
The clock rests on a substantial architectural base in black marble.
The sculptural part depicts a gentleman seated in Renaissance-inspired attire, in a meditative posture.
He holds in his hand a scroll or document, while his costume, boots, sleeves and the various elements of the seat are treated with great detail. The figure is made in régule with bronze patina, with fine relief effects and an aged patina preserved.
To the left of the figure lies the clock movement, integrated into a richly worked case. It is surmounted by a remarkable gilt-bronze decoration composed of branches and laurel leaves, arranged around a motif evoking a scroll or a sheaf.
The ancient key is present and naturally takes its place in this décor.
The circular enamel dial is particularly elegant. It has black Roman numerals, a peripheral minute track and fine old hands. It has two winding openings ringed with metal.
The dial bears the inscriptions:
“CROIX ESCABASSE”
“A LIBOURNE”
The mechanical movement is accompanied by its engraved balance wheel numbered 2670, its striking bell and its winding key, all visible in the photographs.
The clock presents a very handsome presence and a substantial size:
Dimensions: 42 cm in length × 32 cm in height × 13 cm in depth.
Weight: about 11.45 kg.
The object shows the normal traces of its antiquity and use: patina, occasional wear to the gilding and the patina, as well as some marks, scratches and small chips on the marble visible in the photographs
The mechanism needs servicing.
It does not work.
Important mantel clock
Napoleon III era
Black marble, patinated régule and gilt bronze
Croix Escabasse in Libourne
19th century
Elegant and imposing French mantel clock from the Napoleon III period, dating from the second half of the 19th century, presenting a rich composition combining black marble, patinated régule with bronze patina and gilt bronze ornaments.
The clock rests on a substantial architectural base in black marble.
The sculptural part depicts a gentleman seated in Renaissance-inspired attire, in a meditative posture.
He holds in his hand a scroll or document, while his costume, boots, sleeves and the various elements of the seat are treated with great detail. The figure is made in régule with bronze patina, with fine relief effects and an aged patina preserved.
To the left of the figure lies the clock movement, integrated into a richly worked case. It is surmounted by a remarkable gilt-bronze decoration composed of branches and laurel leaves, arranged around a motif evoking a scroll or a sheaf.
The ancient key is present and naturally takes its place in this décor.
The circular enamel dial is particularly elegant. It has black Roman numerals, a peripheral minute track and fine old hands. It has two winding openings ringed with metal.
The dial bears the inscriptions:
“CROIX ESCABASSE”
“A LIBOURNE”
The mechanical movement is accompanied by its engraved balance wheel numbered 2670, its striking bell and its winding key, all visible in the photographs.
The clock presents a very handsome presence and a substantial size:
Dimensions: 42 cm in length × 32 cm in height × 13 cm in depth.
Weight: about 11.45 kg.
The object shows the normal traces of its antiquity and use: patina, occasional wear to the gilding and the patina, as well as some marks, scratches and small chips on the marble visible in the photographs
The mechanism needs servicing.
It does not work.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Croix Escabasse à Libourne
Title additional information
Mantel clock
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Figural mantel clock
Material
régule, gilded bronze and black marble
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
To be determined
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
No
Height
32 cm
Width
42 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
11490 g
Winding key
Yes
