Grand ormolu and marble clock set by Raingo Frères and Salmson

Grand ormolu and marble clock set by Raingo Frères and Salmson
French, Late 19th Century
Clock: Height 69cm, width 81cm, depth 23cm
Candelabra: Height 80cm, width 34cm, depth 34cm
 
This elegant clock set was created by Raingo Frères and Jean Jules Salmson (French, 1823–1902). Raingo Frères, founded in 1832, was famous for its astronomical clocks, one of which is now in the Windsor Castle collection. The set is complemented by bronzes from the renowned sculptor Salmson, a regular exhibitor at the Paris Salon.
 
The garniture includes a central mantel clock and two matching eight-light candelabra, all expertly crafted from ormolu and white marble. The clock features a central column topped with a finely detailed sculptural group of bacchantes holding grapevine garlands, with cherubs draping them over large vases. The white enamel dial is framed by an acanthus ormolu mount and rests on a base with twin ormolu lion feet.
 
The candelabra mirrors the clock’s design, with eight scrolled branches rising from an acanthus stem, supported by marble urns and twin putti. The bases are finished with stepped marble and ormolu plinths and four ornate feet.
 
The clock dial is signed ‘Raingo Frères / Paris’ and the sculptural surmount bears the signatures ‘Raingo Frères’ and ‘J. Salmson’.
 
With its exceptional design and craftsmanship, this stunning set would make an impressive addition to any interior.
 
Artist/Maker: Raingo Frères, Jean Jules Salmson