Charles X clock; France, c. 1830.

Charles X clock; France, c. 1830.

Gilded bronze.
It has silk thread suspension with breakage.
Preserves pendulum and key.
It has flaws and needs restoration.
Signed.
Measurements. 65 x 42 x 15 cm.
Table clock made of gilded bronze sculptural character in which you can see the representation of a young lady with cornucopia, so it is suspected that it is Hera. 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.