Lerolle Frères second half 19th century A large Louis XVI style gilt bronze and white marble three piece clock garniture France, last quarter 19th century

comprising a pair of five light candelabra and a mantel clock, the black and white enameled dial inscribed LEROLLE F^res A PARIS, the twin train movement stamped LEROLLE / PARIS and numbered 252

The Art Journal, Illustrated Catalogue of the Universal Exhibition, 1867, p. 326, for an engraving of the firm's stand at the 1867 Paris Exposition Universelle

Overall in fair condition and finely cast with the usual tarnishing to gilt bronze mounts and minor chips to edges of white marble elements. All bobeche are present, as are the pendulum, bell, and key. Please note that the movement has not been checked for functionality. However, the movement is complete and may be put into a working state by a professional horologist.
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The Lerolles succeeded their father company in 1836 and participated to the major exhibitions of the second half of the 19th century. Formally trained as sculptors, most of their decorative art creations strongly reflect their initial training