Table clock; France Charles X, c. 1820.

Table clock; France Charles X, c. 1820.
Mercury gilt bronze.
Suspension in silk thread.
Preserves pendulum and key.
The bronze is worn and the numbering is missing.
Measurements: 55 x 21 x 16 cm.
Clock is gilded bronze that rises on a staggered base. In the own base conceived as a pedestal, the dial of the clock that is completely integrated in the design is arranged. In the upper area, a male bust stands out as a form of representation.
The bronze table clocks of the 19th century were key pieces in decoration and interior design, as well as symbols of social status and refinement. Elaborately crafted and often adorned with artistic motifs, these clocks not only served to measure time, but also reflected the technical advances and taste for fine craftsmanship of the time. Bronze, a durable and aesthetically appreciated material, allowed the creation of complex and elegant forms, integrating styles such as neoclassical or rococo, which made them highly valued objects in the residences of high society.