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Large Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Large Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock
French, early 19th Century
Height 52cm, width 28cm, depth 17.5cm

This superb Empire period mantel clock is crafted form gilt bronze. The clock features a large surmount of Erato, the Muse of poetry, who sits on an Empire style chair while holding a lyre. Erato is raised on the clock case, which is modelled as a table, complete with column shaped legs and a decorated apron. The sides of the table feature fine gilt bronze openwork, with arabesques, drapes, and griffon motifs predominating. The table is raised on a shaped plinth above four toupie feet. The dial is signed ‘Blanc Fils / Palais Royal’.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Ormolu.
Creation Date:	Early 19th century
Styles / Movements:	Empire
Dealer Reference #:	16951
Incollect Reference #:	541542

Dimensions

W.	11.02 in;	H.	20.47 in;	D.	6.89 in;
W.	28 cm;	H.	52 cm;	D.	17.5 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.