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Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Double-Faced Clock. French, c 1870

About the Item

A rare Napoléon III gilt bronze double-faced clock. The white enameled dial signed 'Julien Le Roy A PARIS'. This rare Rococo style figural clock has a circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals to the front and a matching faux clock face to the back. Pictured here in front of a mirror to demonstrate the three-dimensionality of the piece. French, circa 1870.
  • Creator:
    Julien Le Roy (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.48 in (52 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 8.27 in (21 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Brighton, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B727901stDibs: LU1028016525992
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