This Gothic style mantel clock was made by an unknown master at the end of the 19th century. He cast the form from bronze, connected the individual parts and placed the clockwork in the finished case. He designed the dial and the pendulum in the form of a rose window: such windows were popular in Gothic architecture. Medieval architects divided round windows with tracery that resembled a flower with symmetrical petals. Usually they were filled with stained-glass artworks. The master flanked the clock with figures of knights — they also corresponded to the medieval theme.

At the end of the 19th century, historicism was popular in art. Authors often stylized their products to simulate the art forms of past centuries: Renaissance, Rococo, Baroque. For this clock, the master used elements of Gothic architecture, which originated in France in the 12th century. Notre Dame de Paris and many other cathedrals were built in this style.

В конце XIX века в искусстве был популярен историзм. Авторы часто стилизовали свои изделия под художественные формы прошлых веков: Ренессанса, барокко, рококо. В этих часах мастер использовал элементы готической архитектуры, которая зародилась во Франции в XII веке. В таком стиле построен собор Парижской Богоматери и многие другие храмы.

The clock played an important role in room decoration in the 19th century. Most often, it decorated the mantelshelf, which was part of a well-thought-out interior ensemble. From the Renaissance, they began to make fireplace portals of marble and granite, decorate them with Florentine mosaics and carvings. The best artists, furniture makers and casters were involved in the design of the fireplace: its rich look emphasised the prestige of the homeowner. Over time, there formed a certain set of furnishings that the owners were truly proud of. The clock was the main focus of such a set. It was placed in the middle of the shelf and was flanked by skilfully cast candelabra or painted vases.