Antique 1800s French Gilt Metal Clock - Sevres Style Porcelain and Rococo Aesthetic

Step into the enchanting world of Fox and Finch Finds with this Antique Victorian French Gilt Metal Clock. 

Standing tall at 60cm including its dome and base, this exquisite clock is a true work of art, blending functionality with ornate Rococo design. 

This clock is entirely original, with its original brass hands, dome and key. 

Adorned with Sevres-style porcelain, the clock proudly displays a dial of the same material, its heart a pastoral scene featuring two young souls lost in their own world. The charming urn finial adds a touch of regality to this already majestic piece.

Gilded swags drape in Rococo style, a mesmerising dance frozen in gilt metal. Flanking the dial and porcelain vista, two androgynous symmetrical putto-style naiads hold court, though one bears a slight imperfection – a small piece of their tail is missing. 

The clock strikes half hour and every hour on a bell. 

Key Features:

• Material: Gilt Metal
• Style: Rococo with Sevres style porcelain
• Mechanism: Japy Freres: strikes every hour and half hour on a bell
• Dial: Porcelain, measuring 8cm
• Panels: Sevres style porcelain inset, 13cm in length and 7cm in width, featuring a boy and girl
• Finial: Porcelain and gilt urn
• Decorative Elements: Swags and naiads with intricate Rococo detailing
• Original Stand and Dome: Ebonised base with a large protective dome
  
  

Measurements:

• Clock Height: 47cm
• Clock Depth: 13cm
• Height on Stand: 52.5cm
• Overall Height (including dome and base): 60cm
• Dome Height: 56cm
• Dome Diameter: 32cm
  
  

Condition:

• Overall: Excellent antique condition with minor wear consistent with age.
• Details: A small piece of the tail is missing on one of the naiads, adding to its unique character.
• Functionality: Fully functional, strikes every hour and half hour.
• Inclusions: Original kidney winding key included.

Shipping

We can deliver this item within a 50 mile radius of S45. This item requires great care with shipping as the glass dome is very, very fragile. If you're outside of our delivery radius, we suggest looking into a courier service like shiply or we can try to work something out with you directly. Just let us know!