Louis XVI, dore bronze, ormolu and marble, four-handed calendar mantel clock Very beautiful portic four-handed mantel clock From the Louis XVI period circa 1790, however with the empire style. Special to its Sienna marble representing several veins of different colours , Sienna is considered to be the finest of marbles and is generally only used on the better examples.As you can see the colour and variation of veining and the highly finished gilded bronze ornaments decorating the clock. Its eagle positioned at the top imparts majesty, and the golden dial, adorned with Roman numerals, adds a touch of sophistication to the whole. The finely crafted and delicate chiseling of the bronzes is prestigious for the overall aesthetics. Functional and well-preserved, this clock is perfect for enhancing both classic and modern settings. This sumptuous clock magnificently characterizes French know-how as well as the return of what under Louis XVI was called great taste, that is to say a return to a classical repertoire through these numerous chiseled gilded bronzes, composed of classicizing motifs., such as quivers, seed, and urns.