GILT BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK "RETOUR D'EGYPTE" - FRANCE - 19TH CENTURY

Elegant "Portico" Mantel Clock in Mercury Gilt Bronze – Ad. Mougin Refined small mercury gilt bronze table clock, characterized by a portico architecture with clear "Retour d'Egypte" inspiration. The object stands out for the quality of the casting and the richness of the decorative apparatus. Artistic Description Structure: Two side uprights in the form of Egyptian caryatids support the circular case. The figures rest on quadrangular bases decorated with human feet, a detail typical of the most refined Neoclassical taste. Cimasa: The top is crowned by a majestic eagle with spread wings, a symbol of power and nobility. Decorations: The uprights are enriched with acroteria in the form of pine cones, festoons of fruit, and acanthus leaves. The elliptical base features a bas-relief frieze with swans drinking from a fountain, contained within floral volutes. Pendulum: The lenticular pendulum is finely pierced and decorated with swan head motifs and palmettes. Technical Characteristics and Dial Mechanism: High-quality Parisian movement stamped "AD. MOUGIN - Deux Médailles". Adolphe Mougin was a renowned French clockmaker based in Montbéliard and later in Paris, awarded two gold medals at the Universal Exhibitions for the excellence of his mechanisms. Dial: White enamel with Roman numerals for the hours and a minute track. The center is embellished with a guilloché gilt bronze disc with a sunburst motif. Chiming: Present, with hourly and half-hourly strikes. Details Period: Second half of the 19th century (circa 1870-1890). Material: Finely chased and mercury gilt bronze. Condition: Excellent aesthetic condition; the gilding is original and retains its typical sheen. Complete and functioning mechanism. The Ad. Mougin brand is a guarantee of collectibility and value over time. The hallmark with the star and the inscription "Deux Médailles" confirms the production of this renowned French workshop, active in the last quarter of the 19th century. Dimensions: 21 x 12 x 36 cm. A regular certificate of authenticity with photos will be issued. We guarantee a response to your emails within 24 hours. REGISTERED WITH THE EXPERTS AND CTU REGISTER AT THE COURT OF LA SPEZIA