Clock - Gustave Serrurier Bovy ( 1858-1910) - Wood, Iron, opal glass - 1900-1910 - Art Nouveau mantel clock

Extraordinary and rare Art Nouveau / Jugendstil mantel clock designed by the famous Belgian architect Gustave Serrurier Bovy ( 1858-1910).

Also called Arts and Craft period in English-speaking countries.

The robust casing made of Oak and fitted with brass ornamentation and roof.
Typical art nouveau dial and hands.
A special feature is the multicoloured glass, so-called pate de verre, special firing technique.

The movement is German and has the famous pfeilkreuz signature.
Runs fine , multi-day movement and has a splendid striking sound on the big bell.

see the photos for a good impression, are part of the description

SLAG: half an hour, a bell

the two small deck slats on top have slight damage at the back, not in sight and not bothersome.

Gustave Nicolas Joseph Serrurier-Bovy (Liège, 27 July 1858 - there[1], 19 November 1910) was a Belgian architect and furniture designer. Along with Paul Hankar, Victor Horta and Henry Van de Velde, he was one of the leading Art Nouveau architects.