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Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock ‘Commander’, Gillion

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Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock ‘Commander’, Gillion
Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock ‘Commander’, Gillion
Item Details
Description
Bronze (partly gilt or with dark brown patina), brass, metal
France, c. 1830
Gillion – Parisian watchmaker, active around 1830/40
Circular brass movement, verso marked with ‘Etablissement de Paris GILLION‘ and with the medal ‘Pons’
8 day running duration
Hour and half-hour strike on bell, string suspension, pendulum
Silver-plated brass dial, signed ‘Gillion Rue de Braque No. 5 à Paris’
Roman hour-markers, outer minute ring, Breguet-hands
Ormolu case upon 4 feet, architectonically structured with levels in dark brown patina, decorated with acanthus leaves and Cymatium friezes
With classicist Roman Field Commander figure topping the clock case
Dimensions: 55 x 43 x 14 cm
Fully functional; good condition

The Empire is a variety of French classicism, which expanded under the influence of Napoleon I in parts of Europe since the early 19th century. Especially in the fields of applied arts, such as interior, furniture as well as fashion, the style was reflected. Design elements of Greek and Roman antiquity also Egyptian motifs dominated the appearances of furniture and interiors. Empire is a straight, austere style that should illustrated solemnity.

Condition:
The mantel clock is in good condition with minor signs of age and wear, e.g. the slightly rubbed gilt parts. The string suspension has been renewed. During in house testing, the timepiece was fully functional; no guarantee on long term precision and regularity. The dimensions are 55 x 43 x 14 cm. (cbo)

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Charles X Ormolu Mantel Clock ‘Commander’, Gillion

Estimate €1,400 - €1,820
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Starting Price €1,400
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