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Mercury-gilt bronze mantel clock, Empire style, France, early 19th century Magnificent mercury-gilt bronze mantel clock, made in France around 1810-1820, … Read more Mercury-gilt bronze mantel clock, Empire style, France, early 19th century Magnificent mercury-gilt bronze mantel clock, made in France around 1810-1820, at the height of the Empire style. The piece features a rich sculptural composition, with a classically inspired female figure on one side, high-relief ornamentation with mythological and architectural scenes, and meticulous details that exalt the neoclassical aesthetic. The gilding retains an intense and uniform presence, characteristic of the original mercury-gilding technique. The enameled dial with Roman numerals is framed by chiseled decoration and garlands, crowned by a sculptural group of a lion and allegorical figures. This is a masterpiece of French watchmaking, both for its technical quality and for its great ornamental and collector's value, a representative example of the luxury watches of the Napoleonic era. 55 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 14 cm deep. See less
- Dimensions
- 15.75ʺW × 5.51ʺD × 21.65ʺH
- Styles
- Empire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
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