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French Empire period ormolu mantel clock by Michelez

Creator: Michelez
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
French Empire period ormolu mantel clock by Michelez
French, c. 1815
Height 47cm, width 20cm, depth 15cm

This beautifully formed and crafted mantel clock, dating to the French Empire period of the early 19th Century, was produced by Michelez, a leading producer of the day. The clock is in the guise of a classical vase, replete with curving dog’s head handles, a flared rim, and a plinth-form base. The body is crafted from gilt bronze and features additional gilt bronze mounts, which take the forms of leaf laden vine swags, palmettes, and classicising garlands. The white enamel dial, signed ‘Michelez / rue St. honoré No. 128 à Paris’, is inscribed with Roman numeral hour marks.

Artist/ Maker: Michelez

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Enamel, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze).
Creation Date:	1815
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire
Dealer Reference #:	16305
Incollect Reference #:	662096

Dimensions

W.	7.87 in;	H.	18.5 in;	D.	5.91 in;
W.	20 cm;	H.	47 cm;	D.	15 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.