A French Louis XV style gilt bronze mantel clock, late 19th century, with movement by Vincenti, with a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, Arabic minute markings and a pair of fine gilt pierced hands set within an asymmetric rococo case, richly embellished with foliate scrolls and cupids, surmounted by an elaborate crest, and upon florid feet. Height 34 cm
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- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
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