{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-brass-crystal-clock-garniture-with-scrollwork-urns","title":"Napoleon III Rococo Revival Brass \u0026 Crystal Clock Garniture with Scrollwork Urns","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace this three-piece garniture on a console table or sideboard and the room immediately acquires a different register — one where time is measured not only by the clock face but by the quality of what surrounds it. The central clock rises on a faceted crystal orb above an engraved crystal urn body, its cartouche crown alive with cast gilt brass C-scrolls and acanthus foliage. Flanking it, two matching urn stands repeat the composition: scrolled brass handles sweeping outward from etched crystal columns, each piece anchored to a footed brass plinth chased with floral reliefs. This is a Napoleon III Rococo Revival garniture — a form that flourished in Second Empire Paris between 1852 and 1870, when French decorative arts embraced the exuberance of 18th-century Rococo through the lens of industrial-era casting and engraved glasswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe framework is cast gilt brass, worked to a depth of ornament that only hand-finishing can achieve. The scrollwork is not stamped — each tendril and leaflet carries the slight variation in surface texture that marks work shaped and chased by hand. The crystal bodies are precision-engraved with rose and foliate motifs, the cut surfaces catching light and scattering it across the room in a way that plain glass cannot replicate. The faceted crystal connector sphere between clock face and urn body is a deliberate compositional decision: it interrupts the vertical axis with a burst of refracted light, a device the Napoleon III period used to give height to mantelpiece arrangements without increasing mass. The clock face retains a period-appropriate dial with Arabic numerals set in a silvered surround, driven by a reliable quartz movement concealed within the ornate case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 19 cm \/ Height: 53 cm (clock piece) — the flanking urn stands share the same body proportions. Total set weight: 4 kg. The set comprises three pieces: one central clock and two matching urn candelabra stands. Brass finish available in multiple options; crystal body is clear with engraved decoration throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in this garniture is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans trained in classical European metalwork and glasswork traditions. Brass \u0026amp; Wood's workshops combine traditional casting and hand-chasing techniques with modern quality standards, producing replicas that honor the original Napoleon III decorative vocabulary without compromise. Each set is inspected individually before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this garniture made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe framework and ornamental elements are cast gilt brass, hand-finished and polished. The urn bodies and connector sphere are engraved crystal glass. The clock movement is quartz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly is required — the clock cartouche crown and the urn bowl elements are seated rather than permanently fixed, allowing safe shipping and simple placement on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this garniture be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization on brass finish (Gold, Silver, Antique Gold) and can discuss bespoke sizing for interior design projects. Contact our team for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":49269570076923,"sku":"ANTWAT8531-Gold","price":13150.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique","offer_id":49269571289339,"sku":"ANTWAT8531-Antique","price":11200.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":49269571322107,"sku":"ANTWAT8531-Silver","price":13150.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/ANTWAT8531-gold_185SHuG_7P_ANTWAT8531_1.png?v=1788644409","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-za\/products\/napoleon-iii-rococo-revival-brass-crystal-clock-garniture-with-scrollwork-urns","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}