An important Rococo-style mantel clock in chased and gilt bronze. This Louis XV style clock features a very fine decoration of flowing foliage, flowers, and shells. The whole is surmounted by a bouquet of flowers. The four cabriole feet, shaped like scrolls, are adorned with portraits of women in cartouches. The edges are decorated with trelliswork. The white enamel dial has Roman numerals for the hours separated by gilt fleur-de-lis. In the center is a decoration of acanthus leaves.
Raingo et Frères was a clockmaking firm founded in 1823 that produced bronze mantel, fireplace, and wall clocks from 1850 onwards. They created pieces for Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie from 1860. They collaborated with renowned artists such as Auguste Moreau and François Linke to decorate their clocks. They won numerous awards, including a gold medal at the 1889 Universal Exposition.
Circa: 1870
Condition report: In good overall condition. The movement has been cleaned, serviced and is in working order.
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- Reference :
- 3158
- Width :
- 35 (cm)
- Height :
- 60 (cm)
- Depth :
- 20 (cm)
- Era:
- 19th century, Napoleon III
- Style:
- Louis XV, Rococo
- Materials:
- Gilded bronze, enamel
