Louis XV Bronze Gilt Clock Garniture, Late 19th Century

A French Louis XV bronze gilt clock garniture, late 19th…
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A French Louis XV bronze gilt clock garniture, late 19th century; with movement by S Marti et Cie, of arched portico form with a shaped rococo base below four scrolled and foliate columns and a central putto 'Holding' the arched dial casing aloft, the dial with Roman numerals upon enamel buttons within a gilt bezel and surmounted by a pierced and scrolled urn; the four branch candelabra conforming. Clock height 48 cm. Width 27.5 cm. Depth 15 cm. Candelabra height 52 cm

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  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
  • 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.
  • Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
  • Putto / Putti / Amorino / Amorini - A putto (plural: putti) or amerino (plural: amerini) is a cherub or cupid frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods and later used as a decorative element in the design of furniture, ceramics, statuary etc. They are usually depicted as chubby males, or of indeterminate gender, often with wings. Their depiction may represent an association with love, heaven, peace or prosperity.
  • Bezel - On a clock or watch, the bezel is the metal frame into which the watch or clock glass is fitted. In clocks, the bezel may include a hinge and a flange, in effect a door to the face of the clock. In jewellery the bezel is a band of metal with a projecting lip that holds the gemstone in its setting.

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