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Antique French gilt bronze and enamel miniature carriage clock

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique French gilt bronze and enamel miniature carriage clock
French, late 19th Century
Clock: Height 11cm, width 5.5cm, depth 5cm
Case: Height 11cm, width 7cm, depth 7cm

This small and elegant gilt bronze carriage clock is crafted in the Neoclassical style. The clock features a frame modelled with gilt bronze fluted columns and a classical entablature. The side panels of the frame are inset with enamel plaques painted with Rococo style scenes, while the front of the clock features a white enamel dial surrounded by an elaborate scrolling foliate gilt bronze mount. The base of the clock is inset with enamel landscape panels, and the top is surmounted by a shaped gilt bronze handle. The clock comes with its leather travel case, which is open to the front, allowing the dial to be read.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Enamel, leather, ormolu, velvet.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16766
Incollect Reference #:	494328

Dimensions

H.	4.33 in;
H.	11 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.