19th Century French Egyptian Revival Bronze Figural Mantle Clock, 1870-1890
19th Century French Egyptian Revival Bronze Figural Mantle Clock, 1870-1890
A 19th-century French bronze figural mantel clock in the Egyptian Revival, or Retour d’Égypte, style. A large dark-patinated bronze female figure with an Egyptian headdress stands draped in a classical tunic and leans against a tall, curved harp with a finely detailed gilt-metal pharaoh head at the lower base. To the right, a trapezoidal clock case with gilt bronze mounts is flanked by winged sphinxes and framed by a central pharaoh mask at the bottom. An ornate oil lamp sits above the clock housing.
The clock is in working order with an 8-day mechanical movement, a circular white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and Breguet-style hands. The back is stamped by the French clockmaking firm Gardien & Chéron, Paris, with stamped serial number digits 1846. It is mounted on a stepped Belgian black marble plinth base, the front inset with rectangular panels of dark green marble, one cracked. The clock is in good overall condition with minor chips to the marble. Circa 1870-1890
Dimensions: 21.75"W x 8"D x 20.5"H
Weight: 53 Lbs
#83508