Large Checked Scrollwork Mantle Clock

The Reclaimed Architectural Scrollwork Timepiece: A Studio Salvage Original

HISTORY & PROVENANCE: This is not a mass-produced home accessory; it is a labor of love and a testament to the art of the rescue. This piece began its life as a rare, hand-crafted metal architectural study that was destined for the scrap heap due to industrial manufacturing flaws. It was salvaged by the Crafty Hobbit Studio and brought through an extensive restoration process.

The entirety of this heavy-gauge metal was addressed—from grinding down rough industrial welds to resurfacing and filling structural points—to create a smooth, gallery-ready canvas. What was once a discarded "error" has been meticulously reimagined as a bold, functional work of maximalist art.

ARTISAN DETAILS: The finishig touch of this transformation is the intricate, hand-rendered checkered pattern. Unlike manufctured designs, each square is painted with symmetry and movement, wrapping seamlessly across the heavy-duty metal surface, blending the metal inperfections into a fluid, uniform piece.

The clock face features stunning raised-relief Roman numerals and elegant flourishes of scrollwork. To highlight these architectural details, I have applied a vintage gold gilding that catches the light and provides a rich, "Gallery-Tier" contrast against the high-octane black and white checks. This juxtaposition of sharp geometry and soft, gilded curves creates a piece that is as much a sculpture as it is a timepiece.

Versatile Display: This piece comes accompanied by a custom-fit display easel for a commanding presence on a mantel, desk, or bookshelf. The design also allows for wall-mounting to serve as a focal point on a gallery wall.

Silent Movement: Integrated with a quartz clock movement (requires one AA battery, not included) to ensure functional beauty for years to come.

One-of-a-Kind: As a "Studio Salvage" original, this timepiece retains the original surface textures and various shallow divots characteristic of its true salvage nature and industrial origin. These character marks are considered essential to the item's unique aesthetic and contribute to its status as a verified artist-customized salvage original.

STUDIO SPECS
    Object Origin: Reclaimed Heavy-Gauge Industrial Metal
    Investment Level: Artisan Intensive (Extensive Design & Restoration Project)
    Artistic Focus: Objet trouvé' Salvage Art Collection (Rescued salvage, recycled and upcycled masterpiece art)
    Asset Value: $275.00 - $350.00 (Appraised)

QUALITY & PRESENCE * Substantial Build: This is a weighty, metal piece with significant presence that ensures a classic statement wherever displayed.

    Dimensions: Approximately 11" x 11" x 1.5"; weight 2 pounds
    Components: Battery quartz movement clock and includes display easel
    Requirements: (1)AA battery, not included

INVESTMENT & EQUITY  This piece has undergone a comprehensive market valuation analysis and includes a Retail Valuation Certificate with purchase, establishing its value at $275.00 to $350.00 USD. The studio price provides collectors an immediate established value of the purchase with an instant initial equity up to $75 - the confidence that you are acquiring a piece whose documented market value meets and exceeds your acquisition cost.

COLLECTOR’S NOTES:

Included with your acquisition is a Certificate of Authenticity, documenting the provenance and restoration of this specific work. This timepiece is designed for the bold decorator—the collector who believes that even the most "broken" things can be elevated into something magnificent.

Also included with your acquisition is a Retail Valuation Certificate documenting the fair market retail value as derived from a comprehensive analysis of current market trends for comparable artisan pieces.