Fine Ormolu and Marble Cherub Antique French Clock Set ~ H Luppens Paris

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Fine Ormolu and Marble Cherub Antique French Clock Set ~ H Luppens Paris:
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FineOrmolu and Marble Cherub Clock Set ~ H Luppens Paris

~ French - Circa 1900 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A large and magnificent clock set by the renown bronze founder H Luppens of Brussels. Classically modelled in the Louis XVI style, the clock features three ormolu cherubs toiling to support a large deep blue lacquered orb that contains the clock movement and dial. The sunburst pendulum swings gently below.

The orb is studded with ormolu stars and above butterflies delicate land upon a floral arrangement.The candelabra are modelled en suite with cherubs carrying the weight of five lights modelled as scrolling foliage. The three elements are mounted on white Carrera marble bases swagged with flowers tied with bows. The dial is porcelain enamel on copper, cream with delicate swags painted between the numerals. It is complete with it's original finely cut gilt hands. The bezel is set with paste jewels and convex glass. The set is beautifully made and finished in finely gilded bronze ormolu.

The French movement is of superb quality and is by Samuel Marti. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old replacement.It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. Click the video to hear the bell and watch the clock running.

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright, some slight wear and tarnish in places, particularly the ormolu tops to the marble bases. Marble is also excellent with a good polish, some slight staining and nibbles to the edges. Blue orb has some light scratches and wear to the original lacquer. Dial is excellent with no damage, some slight fading.

H. Luppens & Cie were a famous foundry from Brussels, Belguim operating in the 19th century. The H. Luppens & Cie Foundry had its workshops in Saint-Gilles, 15 rue de Danemark. There were known for their Foundry and specialised in Lustres, Bronzes, Pendules and Meubles. furniture, clocks, ceiling lights and bronze. They had premises in Rue Neuve 144 to 148 and Boulevard du Nord 151 to 155 Brussels. They have made many extremely high quality objects which can be found across the globe from large clock sets to chandeliers, often retailed from their Paris premises as in the case of this clock set.

Samuel Marti clockmaker's mark and H Luppens Bronze Founders mark on the movement backplate

Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

**Listed in UKP and USD, please see our store for your preferred currency**

Dimensions of clock:

inches

Height 22 1/2", Width 7 1/4", Depth 7 1/4"

centimetres

Height 57.5 cm, Width 18.5 cm, Depth 18.5 cm

Dimensions of candelabra:

inches

Height 23 1/2", Width 8 1/4", Depth 7 3/4"

centimetres

Height 60 cm, Width 21 cm, Depth 19.5 cm

About us- All of our clocks are original antiques, we source most of our clocks inFrance, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK. We prefer to buy our clocks inoriginal 'dirty' condition. We then clean the cases using a technique we havedeveloped over many years. We employ two qualified clockmakers who overhaulthe movements. Movements are thoroughly tested until we are satisfied that theywill run trouble free.

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