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| Clock, from the period of Louis Philippe early 19th Century,following the style of Napoleon and known for extravagance, flamboyant curves, ornate decoration including bronze mounts and marquetry. Stands 21 1/4inch; high. Base 10 1/2inch; across and 5 3/4inch; deep. White enamel face, with one small chip, black Roman numerals. THe clock is mounted within a circle of gilt metal 1 1/4inches; wide (6inches; across). It depicts dragons/sea monsters within a swirl of waves and a woman's mask/head on top. The base consisits of a small stage/base on the main base. The small upper part is inlaid with simple geometric ribbons on the side, while the top is wonderfully inlaid with elaborate crowns, curls and flowers. The large, lower part (measures 10 1/2inch; across and 3inch; high) has a curved, gadrooned upper border and inlay of vases, flowers medallions and gulls. The base stands on 4 small rectangular feet. Above the clock is a frieze with inlay patterns to echo that on the base and gadrooning curving upwards and outwards to a curved pediment with inlaid vase & floral decoration etc. as before. The sides consist of 4 ebonized twisted pillars - each beginning and ending in a gilt metal base or pediment. The pendulum is a gilt metal flight of fancy - shaped like a stringed musical instrument with wings, tails, flowers, curves etc and a 6-pointed star in the middle. Condition:needs oil and adjustment (I took it to a specialist clockmaker). A few spots where the veneer is worn - fortunately, not in the front. |
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