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Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
French, early 19th Century
Height 48cm, width 23.5cm, depth 11cm

This mantel clock was finely crafted in the Empire period, wrought from ormolu and a later malachite veneer.

The design of the clock is based on classical architecture. It features a malachite entablature—with an ormolu pierced mount to the front—which is supported on four ormolu bun feet. The malachite column shafts are smooth and each culminate in a capital, supporting the malachite top. Between the columns, there is a drum clock case which features an ornate circular dial, inscribed with Roman numeral hour indices. The dial is decorated with ormolu to the centre and features a floral moulded border. Beneath it hangs a pendulum with a circular end.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Malachite, ormolu.
Creation Date:	Early 19th century
Styles / Movements:	Empire, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	16577
Incollect Reference #:	456765

Dimensions

W.	9.25 in;	H.	18.9 in;	D.	4.33 in;
W.	23.5 cm;	H.	48 cm;	D.	11 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.