1860s French Louis XVI Alabaster Bronze Enamel Table Clock

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✨ 1860s French Louis XVI Table Clock in Alabaster, Bronze & Enamel
This magnificent French Louis XVI-style table clock from … Read more ✨ 1860s French Louis XVI Table Clock in Alabaster, Bronze & Enamel
This magnificent French Louis XVI-style table clock from the 1860s is a true work of art, combining alabaster, fire-gilded bronze, and hand-painted enamel into one extraordinary decorative and functional masterpiece. A large and commanding timepiece, it reflects the refined neoclassical taste of mid-19th century France while showcasing the artistry of enamel painting at its finest.

Design & Craftsmanship
✔ Exquisite Materials
Constructed from solid alabaster, prized for its creamy translucence.
Surrounded by 24-carat fire-gilded bronze decorations, hand-chiseled in intricate detail.
Highlighted by a vivid hand-painted enamel plaquette, mounted onto an alabaster background and framed in ormolu bronze.
✔ Hand-Painted Enamel Masterpiece
Signed by L. Coblentz, an accomplished 19th-century enamel artist.
Depicts a finely painted allegorical female figure, rendered with exceptional realism.
Details such as the translucent folds of her dress, the blue drapery, and the flowing hair showcase painterly brilliance.
The figure appears to hold the moon, creating a poetic, celestial composition.
✔ Louis XVI Style Ornaments
Neoclassical motifs include floral garlands, acanthus leaves, and scrolling foliage.
Bronze details are finished with a rich original gilded patina.
The clock’s rear side is also beautifully decorated, ensuring it impresses from every angle.

⚙️ Clock Movement
Features an 8-day spring-driven movement with anchor escapement.
Strikes the hours and half-hours on a bell (included).
Recently professionally cleaned, serviced, and tested.
Comes with its original winding key and pendulum.

Dimensions (Approximate)
Height: 40 cm (16 in.)
Width: 26 cm (10 in.)
Depth: 10 cm (4 in.)

✅ Condition
Excellent antique condition for its age (c. 1860).
Original gilded bronze patina preserved with light age-appropriate wear.
Enamel painting remains vibrant, with no fading or major damage.
Fully functional and ready for display and use.

Details
Date/Period: 1860s, 19th Century
Maker/Brand: French Artisan, Enamel Signed L. Coblentz
Style: Louis XVI
Color: Gold, White, Blue, Multi-Color
Material: Alabaster, Fire-Gilded Bronze, Hand-Painted Enamel
Category: Table / Mantel Clock
# of Pieces: 1

Shipping & Packaging
Professionally packed with extreme care.
Shipped worldwide with full tracking & insurance.
Custom protective packaging ensures safe delivery.

Why This Clock Is Special
✔ A museum-quality 19th-century French timepiece.
✔ Signed hand-painted enamel plaque by L. Coblentz.
✔ Luxurious combination of alabaster, fire-gilded bronze & enamel.
✔ A striking Louis XVI-style decorative clock with historical and artistic value.
✔ Fully functional, professionally serviced, and ready to display.

✨ This 1860s French Louis XVI alabaster and enamel table clock is not just a timepiece—it is a jewel of craftsmanship and artistry, destined to become a centerpiece in any distinguished interior or fine collection. ✨ See less