Clock Garniture Ormolu signed Drechsler Paris ca. 1860
Three piece Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture, with one mantel clock and a pair of candelabra, each with nine candle holders. Each piece stands on a marble base.
Louis XVI style, France, ca. 1860
Signed on the enamel dial: DRECHSLER A PARIS.
Carl Drechsler (ca. 1840-1867) was an outstanding bronzier en ciseleur and the pupil and successor of Charles Crozatier (1795-1855) an eminent bronzier and ébeniste who had a highly succesful bronze foundry and was highly skilled in working on bronzes. In 1867 Henri Dasson took over his workshop.
Very fine quality bronze and good condition. The clock mechanism is working, it needs some adjusting to correct time-keeping and pace.
Dimensions: clock :H60 w44/38 (frontside). D20 cm.
Candelabra: H68 Wmax.27.5 W/base: 24.5cm.
Condition: Overall a very good condition. Some of the drip cups in the candle holders are missing.