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A majestic and dramatic "Parigina" mantel clock, attributed to a French watchmaker from the second half of the 19th century.
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A majestic and dramatic "Parigina" mantel clock, attributed to a French watchmaker from the second half of the 19th century.
Subject and Style: Elegant sculptural composition featuring a full-relief figure of a young woman in period dress flanked by a dial with Roman numerals, resting on a rich architectural base adorned with scrolls and acanthus leaves.
Material and Finish: Cast brass with a gold finish and precious white marble inserts, complemented by a solid oval ebonized wood base on feet.
Ideal for: Collectors of antique and Parisian clocks, admirers of fine classic furnishings, or as a striking decorative element for fireplaces, console tables, and stately desks.
Technical Details and Condition:
Type: Table/Mantel Clock (Parisian Pendulum)
Attribution: Attributable to French manufacture
Materials: Gilded brass, white marble, ebonized wood
Period: Attributable/estimated to the 19th century (second half)
Wooden Base Dimensions: 42 x 19.5 x 5.5 cm (Width: 42 cm - Depth: 19.5 cm - Height: 5.5 cm)
Clock Dimensions: 34 x 11 x 37 cm (Width: 34 cm - Depth: 11 cm - Height: 37 cm)
Condition: Excellent overall vintage condition. The gilding is well preserved, the marble is intact, and the movement is in working order (requires routine service by a technician); the original winding key is present. The only notable feature is that the rear metal door that closes the movement is missing. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 13.39ʺW × 4.33ʺD × 14.57ʺH
- Period
- 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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