ANTIQUE 19thC FRENCH GILT BRONZE CLOCK, RAINGO FRERES, PARIS c.1850

£3,995.00

Antiques 19th Century French Rococo-style gilt-bronze mantle clock crafted by Raingo Frères. The clock boasts intricate decoration throughout, with birds resting on floral foliage adorning its surroundings. Flanking the central column on the base are two cherubic figures. Its circular dial, adorned with arabesque patterns, displays Roman numerals within enamel cartouches. The clock features dual keyholes for manual winding. An enamel plaque at the bottom centre bears the inscription "RAINGO FRÈRES, PARIS". The rear of the clock is open cased.

Reference Number: E10171

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DESCRIPTION

Antiques 19th Century French Rococo-style gilt-bronze mantle clock crafted by Raingo Frères. The clock boasts intricate decoration throughout, with birds resting on floral foliage adorning its surroundings. Flanking the central column on the base are two cherubic figures. Its circular dial, adorned with arabesque patterns, displays Roman numerals within enamel cartouches. The clock features dual keyholes for manual winding. An enamel plaque at the bottom centre bears the inscription "RAINGO FRÈRES, PARIS". The rear of the clock is open cased.

Raingo Freres - Company founded by clockmaker Zacharie Joseph Raingo (1775 – 1847). He specialised in astronomical clocks. He had four sons, Adolphe, Charles, Denis and Dorsant who formed Raingo Frères in 1823. The firm initially specialised in producing Empire and Restauration style clocks. By the mid-19th Century, Raingo Frères had expanded their output into bronzes and furnishings. The firm supplied clocks and bronzes to Emperor Napoleon III and his wife Empress Eugenie. Raingo Frères became internationally recognised and, as their reputation grew, they collaborated with other famed makers. The firm exhibited at the most important Exhibitions in the second half of the 19th century and won a gold award at the 1889 exposition in Paris.

CONDITION

In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs. 

SIZE

Height: 56.5 cm // 22.24 in
Width: 53 cm // 20.87 in
Depth: 24 cm // 9.45 in