An Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, c. 1815
$34,700.00
- An Exquisite French Empire Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Clock, c. 1815, attributed to Baccarat.
- Made from the finest quality mercury gilding ormolu, this clock depicts an allegory seated on a rock, cased with carved precious cut-glass panels in the early 1800’s.
- Clocks like this are extremely rare and aren’t seen so often. This is definitely an amazing clock to own for collectors, and curators of fine precious objects.
- 21″ high x 14″ wide x 6″ deep
- The clock is in very good condition. All glass panels are in mint condition. There is a minor, unnoticeable, repair to the back of the clock where the male figure is seated, which can barley be seen.
- We cannot guarantee the time-keeping of the clock as we sell our clocks for decorative purposes.
- This clock can definitely be made to work and keep time by a local clock maker.
- Period: Early 19th Century
- Origin: France
- Style: Empire (Of the Period)
- Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
- Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)
- Date of Manufacture: circa 1815
- Materials & Techniques: Crystal, Ormolu
