Keywords: Renaissance Revival, Bronze Clock, Figural Decoration, Shell Motif, Floral Ornament, Mascaron, Enamel Numerals, Decorative Arts, Early 20th Century, Architectural Form

Summary:
Franz Hermle & Sons signed Rococo Style Bronze Mantel Clock, featuring an elaborate, cast bronze case and German movement.late 19th Century with elaborate architectural form cast and relief decoration throughout. The case is ornamented with shell, floral, scroll, griffins and wind demon mask decoration, raised on shaped supports with a central foot.

The circular dial features twelve enameled Roman numeral sections surrounding a decorated bronze center.

Measurement: 24 x 14 1/2 x 7 in. (61 x 36.8 x 17.8 cm.)

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