Late 1960s French 18ct Gold Lapis Lazuli Mantlepiece Clock by de Brysal in Original Case feed-agegroup-adult What a lot of fun

What a lot of fun to be had

this brooch packs a mighty and sparkling punch

creating pieces which were just as much sculpture as they were jewellery

the Goddess taking a sleeping attitude with closed eyes and head down

A diamond forms the centrepiece of the design

Late 1960s French 18ct Gold Lapis Lazuli Mantlepiece Clock by de Brysal in Original Case feed-agegroup-adult What a lot of funThis clock was retailed by Van Cleef & Arpels in Paris in the late sixties as part of their special de Brysal art clocks in precious stones and gold. The craftsmanship, as you would expect with anything Van Cleef were happy to sell, is stunning. The case of the clock is made of natural lapis lazuli enriched with 18ct gold, including the workings of the clock. The gold sections are all fully hallmarked with the French Eagle hallmark. The original red