A unique decorative clock made of malachite and gold-plated brass

Eric Stepniewski's fantastic journey with bronze began in 1973 in his hometown Paris, where he started working as an antique dealer. After many years managing his Gallery, he took over the renowned company specializing in tinning and antique restoration: Bettencourt.

In 1989, he decided to elevate the company to a higher level and moved to Poland, his parents' homeland, to create his own collections, utilizing his favorite raw materials: gold, silver, malachite, and lapis lazuli.

TRANSMISSION AND EXPERTISE

“I have gathered the best experts to create unique and one-of-a-kind pieces. You will never see the same details in another item, and every piece is crafted by masterful hands.”

CREATION AND EXPERIENCE

From design to production – today, everything takes place in the same workshop.

Therefore, you will find all the trades necessary to produce such exquisite details, each element made individually and by hand by our experienced artisans (from carpenters to turners).

They specialize in working with rare and noble materials such as: Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Brass, and Wood.

Materials

MALACHITE

Malachite is a semi-precious stone originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Used in jewelry as well as decorative items (vases, columns, clocks, furniture), especially in Russia since the 18th century. It is also beneficial for health; wearing it as a bracelet is believed to have anti-rheumatic healing properties. We are proud to work with a stone that becomes increasingly rare each year.

LAPIS

Lapis is a semi-precious stone from Afghanistan. It has been used since antiquity (including in Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus) and in jewelry. Since the 18th century, it has also been used for furniture, vases, clocks, and various decorative objects.

BRASS

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, with zinc content up to 40%.

GOLD

Gold is one of the most sought-after materials in the world. We use it in almost all our creations. Depending on the country and value, it has different karat ratings: 9k, 14k, 18k, and 24k (pure gold). To gold-plate our items and ensure the highest quality for our clients, we exclusively use 24-karat gold through galvanization.

CRYSTAL

We mainly use crystal for lamps or vases of various shapes and colors. It is hand-cut by specialized artisans.