Clock; France, late 19th century.

Clock; France, late nineteenth century.
Gilt bronze and enameled porcelain.
It has Brocot suspension.
No pendulum or key.
Presents restorations in the machinery.
Signed Deniere (dial) and Martí Pons (machinery).
Measurements: 33 x 21,5 x 12 cm.
This table clock made of gilded bronze with decorative porcelain plates, rises on a wide base decorated with floral motifs in relief, on which rests the clock itself, with the dial in Roman numerals lacquered in black and minutes in Arabic numerals. Leaning on this clock is a cherub of graceful morphology and beautiful features holding a cup in his hand. Formally, the exuberant and decorative figuration in ancient classical art, a constant reference in the arts of this period, stands out.
The bronze table clocks of the nineteenth century were key pieces in the 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 period. 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.