A Rouge Griotte Marble and Gilt and Silvered Bronze Clock Garniture
Signed Charpentier & Cie Bronziers, Paris Rue Charlot 8 on dial, movement stamped Charpentier Ft de Bronzes 174 A Paris
France, circa 1870
Height: 48 cms (19 ins)
Width: 59 cms (23 ins)
Depth: 24 cms (9.5 ins)
Clock : Height 19 in 48 cm, Width 23in 59 cm, Depth 9.5in 24 cm
Candelabra : Height 31in 79cm, Diameter 12in 30cm
This Rouge Griotte Marble French Clock Garniture exemplifies the opulence of Napoleon III’s reign. Crafted circa 1870, this piece showcases the finest French craftsmanship, combining the richness of Rouge Griotte marble with the gleaming elegance of gilt and silvered bronze. The clock garniture is signed by Charpentier & Cie, a renowned bronzier of the period.
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