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Antique French gilt bronze mounted malachite turning mantel clock

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique French gilt bronze mounted malachite turning mantel clock
French, Late 19th Century
Height 75cm, width 28cm, depth 25.5cm

The malachite mantel clock case is styled like a classical amphora vase, which stands on a gilt bronze mounted waisted circular stem and foot. This foot stands on a podium, classically designed with clean lines and mounted with gilt bronze sculptural panels that complement the overall classical feel and theme of the piece. The vase case is mounted with gilt bronze snake handles and topped with a gilt bronze finial. The clock mechanism, called a cercle tournant, is composed of two cylindrical enamel discs, one enumerated with Roman numeral hour marks and the other with Arabic numeral minute marks.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Enamel, Malachite, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze).
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Classical, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16535
Incollect Reference #:	764016

Dimensions

W.	11.02 in;	H.	29.53 in;	D.	10.04 in;
W.	28 cm;	H.	75 cm;	D.	25.5 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.