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Gilt-bronze and Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer set by Gleizes
$ 44,000
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Description
Gilt-bronze and Tortoiseshell Clock and Barometer set by Gleizes
French, 19th Century
Height 115cm, width 30cm, depth 7cm
In the Louis XV style, this elegant antique clock and barometer set by the French maker Gleizes, based in Paris in the 19th Century, showcases a beautiful combination of gilt-bronze (ormolu) and tortoiseshell inlay. The central enamel dials, signed 'Gleizes / 3 Place Vendome a Paris,' comprise the clock, with Roman numerals, and the barometer with a spiralling mercury reserve below, while further measuring instruments for temperature etc, line the lengths. Beautifully shaped, with delighful, lyre-like curves and forms, the set demonstrates the pure decorative quality of antique Louis XV style works, updated with the skill of 19th century craftsmanship, guaranteed to make outstanding interior additions.
Artist/Maker: Gleizes, Paris -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: France Period: 19th Century Materials: Ormolu, Tortoiseshell. Styles / Movements: Traditional, Louis XV Dealer Reference #: 12113 Incollect Reference #: 624057 -
Dimensions
W. 11.81 in; H. 45.28 in; D. 2.76 in; W. 30 cm; H. 115 cm; D. 7 cm;
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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.
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