Raingo Frères FL. 1830 A Louis XVI style gilt bronze three piece clock garniture, Paris, mid 19th century

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Description

Raingo Fr�res
gilt bronze, enamel
height of clock 24 1/2 in.; width 16 1/2 in.; depth 7 1/2 in. ; height of candelabra 28 3/4 in.
62 cm; 42 cm; 19 cm; 73 cm

comprising a pair of seven light candelabra, the clock-case modeled with a nymph attended by putti representing astronomy and literature, the white and black enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, signed RAINGO FRÈRES / A PARIS

Catalogue Note

At the time, the present clock garniture would have been rare and expensive to make with its layer of 22 carat gold. Its purpose was to embellish an important room and, interestingly, the gilding magnified the effect produced by the candles.

Raingo Frères were one of the better established bronziers and clockmakers of the 19th century. The business was founded in 1813 and established at 8, rue de Touraine by 1830. Around 1860 they carried out work for Napoleon III and the Empress Eugénie. As well as making clocks and clock cases in their own right, they acted as fondeurs for a number of important artists, amongst them Pradier, Carrier-Belleuse and August Moreau.