Be the first to know about our new collections, exclusive promotions and more.
Description
x[Sapphire Blue] Mantel Clock Ornament – The Oriental Elegance of Versailles
[Royal Legacy, East Meets West]
Inspired by the 18th-century French court’s fascination with "Chinoiserie," this [Sapphire Blue] Mantel Clock Ornament embodies the fusion of Eastern ceramic artistry and Western royal aesthetics, echoing the opulence of Louis XV’s "Chinese Salon" in Versailles. The deep, gem-like luster of high-temperature ceramic glaze is paired with gilded bronze accents, while Roman numeral clock faces intertwine with European motifs—cherubs, eagles, and hippocampi—creating a timeless dialogue between history and craftsmanship.
Exquisite Cobalt Glaze, Artisan Mastery
Crafted using traditional high-temperature ceramic techniques, the sapphire-blue glaze shimmers like polished gemstone. Its rarity stems from the unforgiving kiln process—where even slight variations in temperature or humidity can lead to failure—making each piece a serendipitous masterpiece.
Gilded Bronze Sculptures, Regal Grandeur
Adorned with winged eagles, cherubs holding a medallion and cornucopia, and hippocampi supporting a classical urn, every gilt-bronze detail is meticulously hand-finished. The Baroque opulence complements the serene depth of the blue glaze.
Historical Symbolism, Cultural Narrative
The cobalt glaze, once a coveted substitute for Chinese blue-and-white porcelain in European aristocracy, symbolizes wisdom and eternity. The Roman numerals and Rococo motifs pay homage to Louis XVI’s commissioning of a Qianlong Emperor porcelain plaque, weaving a tale of cross-continental admiration.
Functional Artistry
With dimensions of 30×12×35.5 cm, this piece elegantly graces studies, mantels, or entryways. Its rhythmic ticking and interplay of light on gilded reliefs transform it into both a timekeeping instrument and a sculptural centerpiece.
"From Versailles’ porcelain fantasies to the alchemy of Oriental glaze—this clock suspends time, yet lets the dialogue of history and beauty flow eternally."
Additional Information
xNam tempus turpis at metus scelerisque placerat nulla deumantos solicitud felis. Pellentesque diam dolor, elementum etos lobortis des mollis ut risus. Sedcus faucibus an sullamcorper mattis drostique des commodo pharetras loremos.Donec pretium egestas sapien et mollis. Pellentesque diam dolor cosmopolis etos lobortis.
- Comodous:
- Comodous in tempor ullamcorper miaculis
- Mattis laoreet:
- Pellentesque vitae neque mollis urna mattis laoreet.
- Divamus de ametos:
- Divamus sit amet purus justo.
- Molestie:
- Proin molestie egestas orci ac suscipit risus posuere loremous
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
Custom Tab
x| Drostique | Nam tempus turpis at metus scelerisque placerat nulla deumantos |
| Pharetro Lorem | Pellentesque diam dolor elementum etos lobortis des mollis |
| Milancelos | Donec pretium egestas sapien et mollis |
| Pellentesque | Sedcus faucibus an sullamcorper mattis drostique des commodo pharetras |
| Proin Molestie | Pellentesque diam dolor elementum etos lobortis des mollis |
| Cosmopolis | Donec pretium egestas sapien et mollis |
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
