Rococo Gilt Cartel Wall Clock with Floral Bouquet Crest

Design & Inspiration

Hang this piece on any wall and the room shifts — the gilded asymmetry of its Rococo frame draws the eye before the hands even register. Faithfully reproduced in the tradition of the French cartel clock, a form that dominated the salons and antechambers of 18th-century Versailles, this is a wall clock that earns its place through sculptural drama rather than timekeeping alone. The elongated silhouette — from the pierced lattice apron at the base through the scrolling acanthus flanks to the erupting floral bouquet at the crown — reads as a single, continuous gesture upward, a cascade of gilded ornament frozen in motion.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The case is cast in high-density resin with a metal armature, finished in a warm gilt that catches ambient light with the same depth as period bronze doré. Every surface detail — the open-fretwork apron, the five-petal flower rosettes punctuating the scrolls, the naturalistic leaves climbing toward the crest — has been hand-finished by Egyptian craftsmen working in the Brass & Wood atelier. The clock face is mounted behind a convex glass bezel within a gilt circular surround, its white Arabic-numeral dial keeping readable time without competing with the frame's visual complexity. The movement is a reliable quartz mechanism, ensuring accuracy without the maintenance demands of a mechanical movement.

Dimensions & Details

Weighing 4 kg, this cartel wall clock carries the substantive presence appropriate to its Rococo ambitions. The vertical format — tall and relatively narrow — follows the proportional logic of the original cartel form, designed to fill the vertical space between architectural elements on a paneled wall. A single wall mount is all that is required; no assembly beyond hanging. The gilt finish is available in multiple colorways to suit different interior palettes.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Each clock leaves the Brass & Wood workshop in Egypt having passed through the hands of craftsmen trained in classical European ornamental casting and finishing. The resin casting process allows reproduction of the fine surface detail that defines Rococo decoration — the kind of crisp leaf edge and fluid scroll curve that would have required a master bronzier in the 18th century. This is the value of the replica tradition at its most honest: the same visual richness, made accessible, made to last.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this clock made from?

The case is cast from high-density resin with a metal structure, finished in a gilt coating. The clock mechanism is quartz. The face glass is convex.

Is assembly required?

No assembly is required. The clock arrives ready to hang using a standard wall mount.

Can this clock be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization options including alternative gilt finishes (Gold, Antique Gold, Silver). Contact our team to discuss your requirements before ordering.