Britannia Goddess Bronze Mantel Clock – After F. Preiss – Lost Wax Casting

A stunning heirloom-quality bronze mantel clock featuring the Britannia Goddess, designed after F. Preiss. This impressive piece stands 20 inches tall and weighs 30 pounds, created using the labor-intensive Lost Wax Casting Method—the most precise metal casting technique, ensuring remarkable detail and craftsmanship.

Features:
• Design: Britannia Goddess seated with shield, spear, and classical armor
• Sculptor Influence: After F. Preiss
• Material: Solid bronze, lost wax cast
• Dimensions: 20” H × 17” W × 8” D
• Weight: 30 lbs
• Era/Style: Classical revival with Art Deco influence
• Condition: Excellent overall with minor age wear; clock mechanism condition untested
• Finish: Rich bronze patina

Details on Lost Wax Method:
Each piece begins as a sculptor’s original in clay or wax, then goes through multiple precision molds before molten bronze is poured. This process is both labor-intensive and costly, producing a true heirloom-quality work of art meant to last generations.