Antique French ormolu and tortoiseshell three piece clock set

£6,500

This curvaceous clock set in the Louis XV style, is made from tortoiseshell enhanced with fine ormolu mounts, and would add glamour to any interior setting.

 

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Description

This fine antique three piece clock set comprises a central clock and a pair of flanking candelabra. The clock features a large central circular enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, with glazed front door in an ormolu ring on hinge. The dial and movement are set in a curved tortoiseshell case, decorated with conforming ormolu scrolling foliate features and set on four feet. The clock movement, accessed from the rear, is marked for the antique clock maker H & F of Paris.

The pair of five light candelabra are similarly decorated with central tortoiseshell body and ormolu light branches.

Clock- Height 55cm, width 26cm, depth 15cm
Candelabra- Height 46cm, width 22cm, depth 20cm

Details

Country of Origin
French
Date of Manufacture
Late 19th Century
Period
Late 19th Century
Style
Louis XV, Rococo
Material
Enamel, Glass, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze), Tortoiseshell
Colour
Brown, Gold

Dimensions

Height
55 cm / 21.7 inches
Width
26 cm / 10.2 inches
Depth
15 cm / 5.9 inches

Reference:
013912

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