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Fine Late 19th Century French Le Roy & Fils Ormolu Mantel Clock (1 of 12)
Wick Antiques Ltd
Flag of United KingdomHampshire, UK
Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art, as well as taking the occasional auction. Together they make a formidable team with extensive knowledge and buy and sell some of the best items on the market.
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Unit 2 Riverside Business Park

Lymington

Hampshire

United Kingdom

SO41 9BB

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LoveAntiques Dealersince Jan 2019Approved item519 sales by dealer

Fine Late 19th Century French Le Roy & Fils Ormolu Mantel Clock

REF: LA562501
£2,650
€3,042
$3,612
LoveAntiques Dealersince Jan 2019Approved item519 sales by dealer
Description
Fine Late 19th Century French Le Roy & Fils Ormolu Mantel Clock The ornate case in the Louis XVI style with finely cast and chased ornament, a tribute to the art of the bronziers of the 18th century. The case has a large urn finial, topped with a naturalistic flower and flanked by rocaille leaf-type handles. The pedestal upon which the urn rests has a fluted base which balances on a different fluted moulding above the dial, itself flanked by pearled beading. The domed area around the dial has four small floral finials. The case has architectural columns to each side and a fine floral mount beneath the dial. The pendulum bob incorporates the mask of apollo on top of a radiating sun. The hands are beautifully pierced and chased and the blued Roman numerals on the dial contrast effectively with the black painted chapter ring and outer Arabic numerals. The movement strikes on a bell and is signed and numbered Le Roy & Fils, R.10501, Paris. The dial is signed with both the Paris address and the address of the London branch, suggesting that this clock was retailed in England. The London branch of the firm was not established until 1885 so this clock likely dates to around 1890. Le Roy & Fils: The firm was established in Paris in 1785, the firm’s founder later becoming personal clockmaker to Napoleon Bonaparte. The firm was located in the Palais Royale, Paris’ world famous luxury district, and remained there until 1865. The firm opened retail premises in London at 57 New Bond Street in 1885 but the clocks sold there were all made in Paris rather than in an English workshop. The firm was famous for the quality of its ormolu cases, the casting, chasing and gilding of exemplary quality and inspired by the masters of the past. The firm exhibited at many of the major international exhibitions in the 19th century, winning countless awards and medals in the process.
measurements
Height:
16 in
Width:
7.5 in
Depth:
5 in
declaration
Wick Antiques Ltd has clarified that the Fine Late 19th Century French Le Roy & Fils Ormolu Mantel Clock (LA562501) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Circa 1890
location
This Fine Late 19th Century French Le Roy & Fils Ormolu Mantel Clock is located in Hampshire, United Kingdom
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