Cloisonne Fireplace Trim

19th century gilt bronze and cloisonné enamel mantelpiece. This type of mantelpiece typically features a central clock accompanied by two matching candelabra. Cloisonné is an enameling technique in which metal partitions are used to create compartments filled with colored enamel, forming intricate decorative designs. The mantelpiece shown here demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship, with finely worked enamel detailing and luxurious gilding. The candelabra are decorated with multiple arms for the candles, and the central clock is protected by glass, with an enameled dial in Roman numerals. This piece would be typical of the luxury objects produced during the 19th century in France, often intended to adorn the drawing rooms of aristocratic and bourgeois homes.