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Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

About the Item

This ormolu (gilt bronze) mantel clock is a stunning piece of design, which features beautiful neoclassical style low-relief decorations and three-dimensional sculptures. The clock takes the form of a tall rectangular case with a circular white enamel dial near its top. This dial features black Roman Numerals and the maker’s signature, ‘Robin/ à Paris’. The dial is displayed behind a glass lens within a foliate bezel. The case is decorated in its upper corners with rosettes, and in the lower section with a stylised depiction of a swan. The case is topped by a sculpture of a wreath, propped up on a roll of paper or parchment. To the left of the case, there is a full-length statue of a man who wears a classical robe and holds a mirror. A lyre leans against the right side of the case. The clock is set on a wide rectangular base which is decorated with a low-relief scene taken from the classical myth of Dido and Aeneas. This scene is set within a frame, composed of stylised palmettes and rosettes. The base is set on four scrolled feet, featuring leafy scrolled motifs enclosing rosettes.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 5.52 in (14 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
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  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 161441stDibs: LU956315820601
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