Classical Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Compagnie Des Bronzes

Name: Classical Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Compagnie Des Bronzes
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA514570
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Dragon-Antiques.com

Description

~ Antique French / Belgian - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled and running ~~

A stunning original gilt bronze clock set by the famous bronze foundry "Compagnie Des Bronzes" of Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Brussels. It is of fine quality, beautifully finished and gilded, and is modelled in a restrained and chic classical style. The clock is surmounted by an urn, mythical creatures form the two handles. To the sides are masks and it sits on scroll feet. The matching Candelabra are specially designed to sit on a mantle shelf with the sconces arranged in two rows.

Compagnie Des Bronzes built an international reputation for monumental bronzes, producing many important items. Their signature mark is on the rear of the clock, the movement and one of the candelabra.

The dial is heavy silvered bronze with convex glass. It is mounted with 12 individual enamel cartouches and is complete with original fretted blued steel hands.

The French movement is of very high quality and has the "Cie Des Bronzes" mark on the movement backplate. It is of the best quality, featuring rack striking and pin-pallet escapement. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days on one wind and strikes the hours and halves on a sonorous coiled gong. Click the video clip below to hear the gong and watch the clock running!

Condition of the case is excellent with clean and bright, highly polished finish and there are no losses. There are some minor areas of wear, marks and discoloration in places. The dial has some very slight chipping around the enamel cartouches and a couple of light scratches to the silvering.

Complete with original pendulum and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 17 1/2", Width 10 3/4", Depth 9"

centimetres: Height 44.5 cm, Width 27.5 cm, Depth 23 cm

Dimensions of candelabra:

inches: Height 20 1/2", Width 10 1/2", Depth 6 1/2"

centimetres: Height 52 cm, Width 27 cm, Depth 16.5 cm

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Physical Dimensions

Height

52cm (20.47")

Width

27cm (10.63")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Declaration

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA514570

Dealers Internal Reference

RSC2265

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Description

~ Antique French / Belgian - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled and running ~~

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A stunning original gilt bronze clock set by the famous bronze foundry "Compagnie Des Bronzes" of Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Brussels.

Dragon-Antiques.com

It is of fine quality, beautifully finished and gilded, and is modelled in a restrained and chic classical style. The clock is surmounted by an urn, mythical creatures form the two handles. To the sides are masks and it sits on scroll feet. The matching Candelabra are specially designed to sit on a mantle shelf with the sconces arranged in two rows.

fig 1. Classical Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Compagnie Des Bronzes

Compagnie Des Bronzes built an international reputation for monumental bronzes, producing many important items. Their signature mark is on the rear of the clock, the movement and one of the candelabra.

fig 2. Classical Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Compagnie Des Bronzes

The dial is heavy silvered bronze with convex glass. It is mounted with 12 individual enamel cartouches and is complete with original fretted blued steel hands.

The French movement is of very high quality and has the "Cie Des Bronzes" mark on the movement backplate. It is of the best quality, featuring rack striking and pin-pallet escapement. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days on one wind and strikes the hours and halves on a sonorous coiled gong. Click the video clip below to hear the gong and watch the clock running!

fig 3. Classical Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Compagnie Des Bronzes

Condition of the case is excellent with clean and bright, highly polished finish and there are no losses. There are some minor areas of wear, marks and discoloration in places. The dial has some very slight chipping around the enamel cartouches and a couple of light scratches to the silvering.