Rococo Brass & Crystal Stand Clock with Urn Base and Rose Appliqué

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative objects command a room's attention quite like a freestanding mantel clock that transcends mere timekeeping and becomes a sculptural centerpiece. This Rococo-inspired stand clock, faithfully reproducing the exuberant ornamental language of eighteenth-century European court interiors, rises in a composition of gilded scrollwork, engraved crystal, and hand-cast rose appliqué that captures the eye from across the room. The silhouette alone — a flared acanthus-crowned clock head floating above a faceted crystal ball connector and a tall engraved glass urn framed by open brass volutes — speaks to the Rococo ideal: asymmetric vitality, nature brought indoors, and the joyful excess of a golden age.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Every element of this piece is handcrafted by Brass & Wood artisans in Egypt. The structural framework is cast and chased brass, polished to a warm finish that catches light across every scrolled tendril and acanthus leaf. The clock head is encircled by a sunburst of egg-and-dart-inspired reeded detailing, flanked by open C-scroll volutes terminating in shell and foliate motifs — all cast in a single expressive gesture. At the heart of the composition, a faceted crystal ball acts as a visual fulcrum between the clock and the urn below. The central cylindrical urn is hand-engraved glass, its surface alive with floral motifs; it is embraced on the exterior by a three-dimensional brass rose branch — petals, leaves, and thorns rendered with botanical precision. The plinth base is a tiered brass platform decorated with gadrooning, bead-and-reel borders, and scrolled bracket feet, providing a visually weighted anchor for the entire vertical composition. The quartz movement ensures reliable, battery-powered timekeeping behind the porcelain-style ivory clock face with Arabic numerals.

Dimensions & Details

Weighing 4 kg, this stand clock has substantial physical presence. The multi-tiered vertical composition makes it ideal as a mantelpiece focal point, a console table centerpiece, or a reception desk accent. The piece ships partially assembled; final joining of the clock head to the crystal connector and urn body requires only minutes with no specialist tools. Due to the engraved crystal urn and cast brass openwork, this piece is classified as fragile and ships in custom protective packaging.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Brass & Wood is Egypt's premier classical European furniture and decorative objects replica atelier. Each piece in our collection honors the legacy of Europe's great decorative periods — Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Empire — through the skill of Egyptian master craftsmen working with premium materials. This stand clock is available in multiple brass finish variants to suit your interior palette. Customization of finish and glass color is available upon request. Delivery is estimated at 30–45 days from order confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this clock made from?

The frame, scrollwork, and rose appliqué are cast and finished brass. The central urn column is hand-engraved glass, and the connector sphere is faceted crystal. The clock movement is quartz, battery-operated.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the clock head section connects to the crystal ball and urn body. No specialist tools are needed. Full instructions are included.

Can this clock be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization of the brass finish (Gold, Silver, Antique Gold) and can discuss alternative glass treatments upon request. Please contact us before placing your order to discuss options.