Empire Clock In Patinated And Gilded Bronze Signed Mesnil
Artist: Mesnil à Paris
Pretty clock with two patinas signed Mesnil in Paris.
A large basin decorated with lion heads is placed on a pedestal.
A high molding crowns the central body which is patinated green-brown.
The dial which has a few cracks is surrounded by a triple wheel molding, the hands are very finely cut and chiseled.
It is framed in the angles at the top by two lion heads and volutes and at the bottom by two winged griffins. A low molding chiseled with water leaves is fixed on a base and counter-base. The whole is placed on flattened balls.
The sides are dressed in gilt bronze with palmette, rosette and openwork diamond motifs.
Empire period Beautiful quality of gilding and original patina.
Perfect condition, checked movement.
Mesnil, watchmaker in Paris, worked at the very beginning of the 19th century. .
A large basin decorated with lion heads is placed on a pedestal.
A high molding crowns the central body which is patinated green-brown.
The dial which has a few cracks is surrounded by a triple wheel molding, the hands are very finely cut and chiseled.
It is framed in the angles at the top by two lion heads and volutes and at the bottom by two winged griffins. A low molding chiseled with water leaves is fixed on a base and counter-base. The whole is placed on flattened balls.
The sides are dressed in gilt bronze with palmette, rosette and openwork diamond motifs.
Empire period Beautiful quality of gilding and original patina.
Perfect condition, checked movement.
Mesnil, watchmaker in Paris, worked at the very beginning of the 19th century. .
2 500 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Consulat, Empire
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Bronze
Width: 19 cm
Height: 34 cm
Depth: 12 cm
Reference (ID): 985747
Availability: In stock
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