French Acanthus Mantle Clock, Late 19th Century

• Acanthus - A stylized leaf motif, one of the primary decorative elements of classical Greek and Roman architecture, derived from the genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Mediterranean area. It is a common element in classical Greek and Roman design, and is often seen in Corinthian and Composite order columns and used as a decorative element in English, European and Australian furniture, particularly on the curve of a leg, and as decoration for a corbel.

This item has been included into following indexes:

• clocks, mantle & shelf, material or style - gilt metal / ormolu 536
• clocks, mantle & shelf, period or origin
  • French 740
  • Victorian 479