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Gilt bronze mounted porphyry revolving dial mantel clock

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Gilt bronze mounted porphyry revolving dial mantel clock
French, late 19th Century
Height 37cm, width 14cm, depth 14cm

This beautiful Neoclassical style mantel clock, created from porphyry mounted with silvered and gilt bronze, is formed in the shape of a vase. The movement of the clock is of the cercle tournant type, whereby the cylindrical dials rotate instead of the clock’s hands.

The clock features a porphyry vase-form case, which is mounted to the front with a gilt bronze medallion and to the sides with twin gilt bronze masks, each of which issues a foliate handle, the handles scrolling to rejoin the gilt bronze vase top. The clock dial is comprised of dual cylinders, one denoting hours and the other minutes, the numbers inscribed upon individual enamel plaques. The vase-form case is raised by a square porphyry base, which is mounted with gilt and silvered bronze foliate motifs. From the base rises a gilt bronze plinth, which in turn supports the porphyry clock case.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Enamel, ormolu, porphyry, silvered bronze.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16335
Incollect Reference #:	407842

Dimensions

W.	5.51 in;	H.	14.57 in;	D.	5.51 in;
W.	14 cm;	H.	37 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.