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19th-century Mantle Clock Circa 1890.Ormolu. French Mantel Clock
Frank Craig Antiques
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19th-century Mantle Clock Circa 1890.Ormolu. French Mantel Clock

19th century
Description

A very impressive and good quality eight, Day striking mantle clock by the renowned maker. Henry Marc.

The clock is in good original condition with no additions or losses. The Movement with an outside, count wheel, Strikes on a cast bell, giving a very pleasant mellow chime.

More Clocks and decorative items, can be viewed by visiting the stock page on this site or visiting our website.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1017440
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1447
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Description
A very impressive and good quality eight, Day striking mantle clock by the renowned maker. Henry Marc.

The clock is in good original condition with no additions or losses.

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The Movement with an outside, count wheel, Strikes on a cast bell, giving a very pleasant mellow chime.
Frank Craig Antiques

More Clocks and decorative items, can be viewed by visiting the stock page on this site or visiting our website.

www.frankcraigantiques.com.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1017440
Dealers Internal Ref
1447
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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An ornate 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring sculptural cherubs, grapevine garlands, and an enamel Roman numeral dial face.
19th-century mantle clock circa 1890.ormolu. French Mantel clock
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An ornate 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring sculptural cherubs, grapevine garlands, and an enamel Roman numeral dial face.
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An ormolu mantel clock is a decorative tabletop timepiece crafted in France, featuring cast bronze mounts gilded with a gold-mercury amalgam. Popularised during the 18th century and widely reproduced during the 19th-century Rococo Revival, these clocks combine precise mechanical horology with elaborate sculptural artistry.

These timepieces were constructed using cast bronze finished with fine hand-chasing and fire-gilding (ormolu). The dial faces frequently incorporate individual enamel numeral cartouches, while internal components consist of hand-cut brass gears and steel pendulum movements.

Authentic period examples exhibit heavy cast bronze bases rather than lighter spelter or pot metal alloys. Inspection reveals hand-chased decorative details, genuine fire-gilt patination with natural wear in low-recess areas, and stamped French movement marks or serial numbers on the back plate.

A gilt bronze clock serves as a focal accent when placed on a marble fireplace surround, a dark wood sideboard, or a central hall console table. It creates visual contrast when paired against clean minimalist lines, matte painted backdrops, or period-appropriate architectural mouldings.

Gilded bronze surfaces should be dusted gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent scratching the gold layer. Harsh chemical metal polishes must be avoided as they permanently strip original fire-gilding; mechanical movements require specialist horological oiling every five to seven years.
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