Italian Empire Style Mantel Clock With Chariot and Rearing Horse Sculpture

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A masterful blend of art and timekeeping, this handcrafted Italian mantle clock is a striking example of 19th-century-inspired craftsmanship. The … Read more A masterful blend of art and timekeeping, this handcrafted Italian mantle clock is a striking example of 19th-century-inspired craftsmanship. The clock is adorned with an elaborate bronze and brass casting, finished in an old gold patina that exudes opulence. Atop the richly ornamented base, a dramatic sculptural scene unfolds: a Greco-Roman style charioteer, standing triumphantly in a gilded chariot, controls a rearing horses. The sculpted figures are rendered in a contrasting dark bronze finish, highlighting their expressive details. The chariot features intricate bas-relief motifs, while the horses display a powerful muscular form, enhanced by finely sculpted harness details. The timepiece itself is set within the ornate, gilded base, framed by classical motifs and flanked by symmetrical, raised relief decorations. It operates with a key-wound Bim Bam 7-day movement, chiming every 15 minutes and striking on the hour. The Roman numeral dial and delicately worked hands complete the refined aesthetic. This statement timepiece is both a functional clock and an artistic centerpiece, perfect for collectors of fine European antiques and classical decorative art. See less