A Napoleon III Bronze Three Piece Figural Clock Garniture

Object Description

A Napoleon III Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Pieces Figural Clock Garniture.

By Charpentier & Cie., Paris.

Comprising a mantle clock modelled with playful cherubs with white enamel dial signed ‘Charpentier & Cie, Bronzier, 8, Rue Charlot, Paris’ and signed eight-day striking movement.
The candelabra modelled en suite with cherubs carrying seven-light floral sprays in baskets.

Dimensions
Height of Clock: 57 cm / 22 inches ;
Width of Clock: 46 cm / 18 inches
Depth of Clock: 32 cm /13 inches
Height of Candelabra: 90 cm / 35 inches

France, Circa 1860.

Object History

Charpentier Et Cie Bronziers

Located at 8 rue Charlot in Paris in 1860, the company became known as Lemerle-Charpentier from 1870 to 1890. At the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1878, Lemerle-Charpentier bronziers exhibited garnitures, vases, torcheres, and a large and impressive clock by Piat.

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