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Renaissance style gilt bronze and enamel mantel clock

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Renaissance style gilt bronze and enamel mantel clock
French, Late 19th Century
Height 53cm, width 28cm, depth 23cm

This exquisite mantel clock is crafted in the idiosyncratic Renaissance Revival style that found its fullest expression in the latter 19th Century. The clock is superb example of the type. The finely cast gilt bronze structure with profuse architectural and floral motifs, together with three cherub figures. Inset throughout with colourful champlevé enamel panels with richly detailed geometric floral patterns. The champlevé dial inset into the front panel with a circular gilt bronze border and Roman numerals. The movement stamped 'H.P. & Co' and numbered.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Champlevé enamel, ormolu.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16293
Incollect Reference #:	708289

Dimensions

W.	11.02 in;	H.	20.87 in;	D.	9.06 in;
W.	28 cm;	H.	53 cm;	D.	23 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.