Antique Ansonia Bronzed Metal Figural Mantel Clock with Classical Woman C1890

There are clocks that politely tick in the corner… and then there are clocks that look as though they were appointed by decree of the Empire itself. This superb 19th-century French ...

A richly decorative late 19th-century French figural mantel clock attributed to the celebrated clockmaker Samuel Marti, combining sculptural bronze work with an elaborate ormolu-mounted case. The clock is surmounted by a finely modelled seated female figure in classical dress, posed gracefully above the movement and accompanied by floral and symbolic ornament. Her flowing robes, softly rendered features and relaxed posture give the composition a distinctly Romantic character, while the darker bronze finish provides an attractive contrast with the gilded base below. The architectural case is exceptionally ornate, with scrolling Rococo-inspired foliage, acanthus decoration, pierced flourishes and richly cast gilt-bronze detailing. Two oval porcelain panels decorated with delicate floral sprays flank the central dial and add a refined decorative accent to the composition. The original white enamel dial displays black Roman numerals and elegant hands within a finely cast gilt surround. The movement is supplied with its key and pendulum. The clock winds and ticks but has not been tested for prolonged accuracy after a period in storage. As with many antique mechanical clocks...

Ansonia Gilt Metal Figural Mantel Clock, 19th century, with seated maiden and sheep finial on pierced scroll and crest form base. 13.5" H x 11.25" W x 4.5" D. Provenance: From a Park...

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A fine 19th C. French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock with a classical maiden in flowing drapery, seated atop the case and leaning on a basket of flowers. A lyre stands at one side a...

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