Beautiful Antique French Empire Mantel Clock 19th century Musicians for Sale

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Beautiful Antique French Empire Mantel Clock 19th century Musicians:
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Empire style mantel clock. This refined fireplace clock in the Directoire - Empire transitional style in gilded bronze. The Empire and Directory styles were based on elements of the old Roman Empire and its many objects recovered during excavations at Pompeii, rediscovered from the 18th century. The Directoire style aimed at a simpler but still elegant evocation of the virtues of the ancient Roman Empire. However and the Empire style brought a complete return to ostentatious wealth. The use of gilded bronze reached its peak in the early 19th century in France, as it was cheaper than gold or silver. For this reason, it has become the material of choice for clock cases, ornamental elements, candelabras and furniture ornaments. Bronze was the primary material used in Empire style timepieces, and patina and gilded bronze techniques were widely used for ornamentation during this period. However, thanks to the know-how of remarkable bronze founders and chasers, these objects are not only timepieces but also become works of art. The figurative mantel clocks of the French Empire featured many important figures, which reflected the regime, glory and authority of the present state of affairs.