Rococo Crystal Urn Stand Clock with Acanthus Brass Frame & Faceted Crystal Body

Design & Inspiration

This extraordinary stand clock draws its soul from the grandeur of 18th-century Rococo and Baroque Revival courts, where decorative arts were elevated to an expression of power and refinement. Rising 64 cm from its lavishly cast acanthus-leaf brass base to its crowning openwork clock cartouche, this piece commands presence in any space it inhabits. The interplay of light through the deeply faceted crystal urn body — fluted vertically in the tradition of French crystal-cutting — creates a living luminescence that shifts throughout the day, transforming the piece from a timekeeping instrument into a sculptural centerpiece.

Materials & Craftsmanship

At its heart, this clock is a dialogue between two noble materials: hand-blown and faceted crystal glass and hand-cast brass finished in rich gold. The urn-form body, a silhouette lifted directly from Sèvres and Baccarat Rococo traditions, is adorned with twin acanthus-scroll brass handles that sweep outward with organic elegance — each one individually cast and hand-finished to preserve the fluidity of the scroll. The brass collar separating the urn from the crystal finial above is precisely fitted, gilded to catch candlelight and LED alike. The clock crown — an asymmetrical acanthus rocaille cartouche rendered entirely in pierced and chased brass — frames a white Roman-numeral quartz dial with red and gold hands. The lobed acanthus base, wide at 26 cm, provides a stable, architecturally resolved foundation. Every brass element is handcrafted in our Cairo atelier, maintaining the meticulous casting and finishing techniques of European ormolu tradition.

Dimensions & Details

Standing at 64 cm tall and 26 cm wide, this luxury stand clock occupies a confident but not overwhelming footprint, making it ideal as a mantelpiece centerpiece, a console table accent, or a reception desk statement piece. The quartz movement ensures accurate, battery-operated timekeeping without the maintenance demands of mechanical movements, while the Roman numeral dial maintains the period-appropriate aesthetic. Weight: 4 kg — substantial enough to convey quality, manageable enough for repositioning.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece bearing the Brass & Wood name is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans who trained in the tradition of classical European decorative arts. Our Cairo workshops combine old-world brass-casting methods — lost-wax casting, hand-chasing, and burnishing — with modern quality control to deliver heirloom-grade pieces. This clock is a faithful interpretation of the Rococo decorative idiom, not a mass-produced imitation, but a considered, craft-driven homage to Europe's most exuberant design period. It ships carefully packed, ready to become a conversation piece the moment it is placed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this clock made from?

The body is crafted from high-quality faceted crystal glass, while all ornamental mounts, handles, base, and the clock cartouche frame are hand-cast brass with a polished gold finish. The clock movement is a reliable quartz mechanism.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the clock arrives in protective packaging with the main sections pre-assembled. The crown clock cartouche may need to be positioned and lightly secured onto the crystal finial, a simple process requiring no tools.

Can the brass finish or crystal be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on brass finish color — available in Gold, Silver, and Antique Gold variants. Please contact our team for bespoke requests or corporate gifting orders.