16H 1930’s ART DECO PARISIAN CLOCK A LA RENAISSANCE MARBLE MANTLE CLOCK. Approximate measurements 16″ high x 14.5″ wide x 5 deep. Striking 1920’s Art Deco ma. Clock constructed of variegated gray, tan and black marble (which in reality is/was Belgium limestone) in the early geometric shaped Art Deco style, in which the central block of “marble” takes a 4-sided diamond form which encloses a square glazed brass dial bezel in an asymmetrical manner, the hinged glazed bezel opens to a square gilt dial black arabic enameled hours, open bar minutes with enameled Cubist markers every 5 minutes and steel “Polar” hands dial is marked for the retailed, La Renaissance 47/49 Blvd. Martin, Paris round solid brass plate movement connected with tubular pillars which are pinned at the back plate; anchor escapement and outside counter wheel for striking; move- ment is spring powered of 8-day duration and striking the silvered bell on the hour & half hour. Cosmetics of the clock are in. Excellent shape with barely a nick to its marble surface, while mechanically, the movement likely z. Was overwound with the original key that accompanies the clock — someone was having too much fun. While it’s likely there was garniture original to the clock of the same colored and toned marble, its size and distinctive Art Deco design. Elements fully prepare it to stand strong on its own. Is of another item. Are also currently listing. For more information – thanks. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “1920’s PARISIAN ART DECO CLOCK A LA RENAISSANCE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK 16 H” is in sale since Wednesday, November 27, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts\Clocks”. The seller is “productltd” and is located in Long Beach, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Style: Art Deco
- Age: c. 1930’s
- Primary Material: MARBLE
- Maker: UNKNOWN FRENCH
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Color: grays and light browns
- Country/Region of Origin: France