Louis XVI Bronze Clock, 19th Century

Louis XVI style gilt bronze pendulum - Epoque XIXᵉ siècle

Elegant Louis XVI-style mantel clock in finely chased and richly gilded bronze, made in the taste of French productions from the second half of the XIXᵉ century.
This piece captivates with its balanced proportions, the quality of its neoclassical decor and its important decorative presence.

The circular white enamel dial features Roman numerals for the hours and a peripheral minute graduation in Arabic numerals. It is embellished with beautifully crafted gilt bronze openwork hands. The front is framed by a finely sculpted frieze of pearls and acanthus leaves.

The body of the clock adopts an architectural form inspired by Antiquity, resting on a moving base adorned with gadroons, scrolls and floral motifs.
The side jambs are enriched with garlands and stylized roses characteristic of the Louis XVI decorative vocabulary.

The crown is particularly noteworthy: it features a covered vase decorated with garlands and roses, framed by two arms forming lateral supports, evoking neoclassical clocks inspired by late XVIIIᵉ century models.

The key-wound mechanical movement is visible at the back.
It is equipped with a gong strike and retains its original key. The mechanism bears the number 1420, visible on the back plate.

Features

• Style: Louis XVI
• Era: XIXᵉ century
• Origine : France
• Material: chased and gilded bronze
• Movement: key-wound mechanical
• Ringing: on bell/shade
• Dial: white enamel, Roman numerals
• Key: present
• Decor: covered vase, roses, acanthus leaves, gadroons, pearls and scrolls

Very nice overall presentation condition.
Luminous, even gilding highlighting the richness of the chasing.
Slight traces of use and age consistent with the age of the piece.
Movement not serviced; operation to be checked or adjusted according to desired use. It works but stops from time to time ...

This clock is an elegant testament to the neoclassical revival of the XIXᵉ century.
Its refined decoration, rich gilding and flowery vase crowning make it a choice piece for a classical interior, a desk or a collection of French clockmaking and decorative arts.

It measures 30 CM in Height , 20 CM in Length and 13 CM in Depth ,