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Clock with Rooster Symbol of Pride and Vigilance
| Materials: | Patinated bronze, Gilt bronze, Marble |
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| Era: | Napoléon III 1852 - 1870 (Second Empire) |
| Period: | XIXe siècle |
| Provenance: | French |
- Restored to original condition with original appearance.
- Full overhaul of watch movement, perfect working order.
- Perfect authenticity, without modification.
- Original gilding.
- Winding key & pendulum
- Operating instructions, how to start your clock.
- Certificate of authenticity, invoice.
- Ringtone on ancient bell, hour and a half-hour
Height: 38 cm
Width: 27 cm
Depth: 16 cm
Description
This imposing Neoclassical-style mantel clock, dating from the Napoleon III period, circa 1880, commands attention with its remarkable decorative presence, the power of its sculptural composition and the sumptuousness of its materials. It features a winged putto in brown-patinated bronze, embracing a majestic, finely chased and gilded rooster, whose lustre contrasts magnificently with the deep tones of the figure. The rooster, an emblematic symbol of France, evokes national pride, courage, vigilance and rebirth, its crow traditionally heralding the return of light and the triumph of day over darkness. Paired with the putto, a figure of innocence and grace, it lends this composition a distinctive allegorical dimension, imbued with nobility and poetry. The ensemble rests upon an elegant Carrara white marble base, enhanced with finely chased gilt-bronze mounts, forming a horological creation that is as prestigious as it is sculptural.
The composition is arranged around an architecturally structured case with rectilinear lines, crowned by the sculptural group of the putto and the rooster. The youthful figure, with full, rounded forms and an expressive face framed by meticulously modelled curls, adopts an animated pose: leaning slightly towards the bird, he supports it with both arms in a gesture that is at once tender and protective. His outstretched wings accentuate the movement of the scene, while the proudly upright rooster displays its finely chased plumage with remarkable attention to detail. The clock case features rich ornamentation of foliate scrolls, botanical motifs and decorative friezes, complemented by fluted uprights that emphasise its balanced architecture. On the front, the large convex white enamel dial, adorned with a delicate garland of polychrome flowers and Arabic numerals, is framed by a beaded gilt-bronze bezel. Its openwork gilt hands provide an additional touch of refinement. The Carrara marble base, with its elegant projecting sections, is highlighted by a frieze of gilt beads and rests on circular gilt-bronze feet, lending the entire composition a particularly harmonious visual foundation.
Durch ihre imposanten Proportionen, die Qualität des plastischen Dekors und die besonders gelungene Verbindung von patinierter Bronze, vergoldeter Bronze und weißem Marmor ist diese Pendule ein herausragendes Sammlerstück für ein anspruchsvolles Interieur oder eine Sammlung antiker Uhren. Ihre ausdrucksstarke Ikonografie, geprägt vom französischen Hahn und dem Putto, verleiht ihr einen unverwechselbaren Charakter, während der Kontrast der Materialien jedes Detail der Ausführung wirkungsvoll hervorhebt. Weit mehr als ein Instrument zur Zeitmessung präsentiert sie sich als eigenständige dekorative Skulptur, die den Geschmack für monumentale Kompositionen und repräsentative Kunstobjekte eindrucksvoll widerspiegelt. Ihre ausdrucksvolle Gestaltung, architektonische Eleganz und allegorische Bedeutung machen sie zu einem besonders reizvollen Objekt, das zum Mittelpunkt einer Sammlung oder eines repräsentativen Interieurs werden kann.
Original mechanism, unmodified. Strikes the hours and half-hours on an antique bell, with a clear and authentic sound.
Questions
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Our items mainly stem from the inheritance of objects, preciously looked after over numerous generations. There is a stringent selection process for each object ensuring perfect authenticity and the optimal amount of gilding
We do not use the term “Restoration”, which implies a significant transformation or major repair that modifies an object’s authenticity or original appearance. Each object is completely dismantled, then thoroughly cleaned part by part; our cleaning technique restores shine without adversely affecting the gold. We then put the clock back together, returning all the various parts to their origin location, as well as all the nuts and screws. Subsequently, the item is inspected to ensure it is perfectly even, symmetrical, and smooth, etc.
The clock’s movement undergoes a complete overhaul; it is totally dismantled, cleaned and each individual part is polished. The duration of this procedure affects the shine: we prefer to obtain a brilliant shine, in keeping with the gilding of the object. To increase the strength and quality of the gears, we apply a very important procedure, known as bouchonnage, to correct for wear accumulated over years of operation, consisting in the placing cork of stoppers in any pivot holes that have become deformed by wear. After the clock has been completely reassembled, it is tested over a long period of time to ensure that the movement, as well as the hour and half-hour strikes, are operating correctly.
- Akzeptierte Kreditkarten: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Discover und Diners Club.
- Bank transfer: You can also send us a copy of the bank transfer order to speed up the processing of your order.
Upon dispatch of your order, you will be sent a parcel tracking number by email.
Delivery anywhere in the world.
France: - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 2 days for delivery - Total: 5 business days - Decorative objects: 1 days preparation work + 2 days for delivery - Total: 3 business days
Europe - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 3 days for delivery - Total: 6 business days - Decorative objects: 1 day preparation work + 3 days for delivery - Total: 6 business days
Other countries - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 3-8 days for delivery - Decorative objects: 1 days preparation work + 3-8 days for delivery
Easily pay for your purchases using our highly protected bank card system with SSL certificate and 256 bit encryption, ensuring confidentiality when any information is transferred. On a web browser, the OVH SSL certificate activates the HTTPS protocol and displays a padlock in the navigation bar. This shows that any transaction is encrypted and confidential, and that your website address has been authenticated.
You will receive—by email and a paper version—an explanatory document containing all the necessary instructions and recommendations for operating your clock. We also provide assistance over the phone to guide you through the start-up procedure. Of course, we will continue to be available—by both telephone and email—to answer any questions you may have. For calls in German or English, please make an appointment first via email, providing us with your telephone number, and the date and time you wish to contact us. Contact.
- Click on the button “add to basket” to add an object. - Once you have finished your order, click on “view contents of basket” located at the bottom of the screen or on small the “shopping trolley” icon at the top right. - click “Complete my order” or “order” - Fill in the invoicing address details, you also have the possibility to send the parcel to a different address. - Select the payment method - To confirm your order, click “order now”
By email, you will be sent: - confirmation of your order & payment - Parcel tracking information
Every purchase comes with a certificate of authenticity and an invoice
High quality certificate of authenticity printed on photo paper with text and photos providing all the information concerning your object. Detailed invoice indicating the price paid for the object.
