Raingo Frères French, FL. 1830 A Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted rouge griotte marble three piece clock garniture Paris, third quarter 19th century, the bronze mounts cast, gilded and stamped Picard Frères

comprising a pair of seven light candelabra, the clock dial signed RAINGO Frès / PARIS, the twin train movement with the Raingo seal and number 3915, stamped PICARD F^es and numbered 3915 to gilt-bronze border at the back of the clock.

Overall very good presentation and good condition. Glass is missing from dial window. The marble case has been broken and repaired, the repairs only visible under close scrutiny. The bronze generally clean and bright with a few minor pits, scratches and areas of oxidation consistent with age and atmospheric conditions. Several minute chips to edges and small areas of infill to marble on candelabra. Movement not tested or guaranteed but appears complete.
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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.