Large Gilt Bronze Fireplace Garnish Sg Leroy Et Fils Horloger Du Roi In Paris Th.

Maison Leroy et fils in Paris before 1850; important fireplace insert in chiseled, gilded and patinated bronze on white marble bases representing cupids holding the bouquets of light for the 6-branched candelabra, and decorated with a young elegant seat near a nest uniting two lovebirds, for the clock which rests on 6 tops. very rich ornamentation of gilded bronze on the terraces such as garlands of branches and flowers, row of ovals, row of pearls, asparagus ect ... the dial signed Leroy et fils in Paris (these are Charles Louis Leroy who took over the family house in 1828 and his son Louis (it was founded by Charles Basile Leroy in 1785 he was already watchmaker to the King and then to the Emperor ) The mention Horloger du Roi therefore places us before the Second Empire, in good general condition; small chips and accidents of use, balance and keys present, movement suitable for revision, French work from the end of the first half of the 19th century, height of the candelabra s 65cm of the clock 47cm width of the clock 46 width of the bouquets 32cm approx.