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French Restauration period gilt bronze and cut glass mantel clock

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
French Restauration period gilt bronze and cut glass mantel clock
French, c.1830
Height 62cm, width 21cm, depth 14cm

This antique French mantel clock is crafted from ornate gilt bronze and glittering cut glass, and dates from the early 19th Century. The clock sits on a rectangular ormolu base set on four feet with two levels of cut glass above, each level set on a gilt bronze plinth with egg and dart ornamentation. The gilt bronze clock dial sits above the lower section of the clock, and features white circular enamel plaques with Arabic numerals and a gilt bronze border decorated with flowers. The clock movement is stamped Ch. Leroy a Paris. Behind the dial there are two cut glass columns in the shape of swan necks, both surmounted by gilt bronze swan heads. The entire clock case is surmounted by a gilt bronze bust of a classical female figure, set on a gilt bronze support with rods and decorated with a rose.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Cut Glass, Glass, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze).
Creation Date:	1830
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	15211
Incollect Reference #:	765574

Dimensions

W.	8.27 in;	H.	24.41 in;	D.	5.51 in;
W.	21 cm;	H.	62 cm;	D.	14 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.