Table clock; France, c. 1830.

Table clock; France, c. 1830.
Gilt bronze and enameled porcelain.
It has silk thread suspension.
Preserves pendulum and key.
It has flaws in the dial and hands.
Signed: "Leroy et Fils" (Machinery).
Measurements: 40 x 28 x 18 cm.
This table clock has a rococo style design with a very detailed golden ornamentation. The structure is made of gilded bronze with an elaborate work of moldings and floral motifs. At the top, there is an ornamentation with leaves and floral elements that enhance the luxurious and baroque decoration of the clock.
The clock has a white dial with black Roman numerals and two ornate, classical-style hands showing the time. Just below the dial, the frame features vegetal-like decorative details with scrolls and curves, characteristic of rococo, which give a sense of movement and sophistication. The base also has decorative details, with a kind of shell in the center that accentuates the decorative style typical of the period. This type of clock is typical of the European decoration of the 18th and early 19th century, designed for elegant and aristocratic environments.
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.