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Important 19th Century French Clock Garniture by Deniere.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Important 19th Century French Clock Garniture by Deniere.

19th century
Description

A wonderfully impressive 19th Century French gilded ormolu clock garniture, by Deniere of Paris. The clock having a classical reclining maiden holding doves among flowers and foliage. The white enamel clock face, the eight day duration movement, strikes on the hour and half hour, signed Deniere of Paris.

The matching pair of imposing ten branch candelabra, each with scrolling rococo style foliate decoration, supported by semi clad Male figures seated with farming tools around them.

Clock; 82cm wide x 66cm high

Candelabra; 60cm wide x 96cm high

Batch 75 58122 SECZZZ

B

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Clock Garniture to the 19th Century.

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SA1030086
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SKU00001997
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Description
A wonderfully impressive 19th Century French gilded ormolu clock garniture, by Deniere of Paris. The clock having a classical reclining maiden holding doves among flowers and foliage.
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The white enamel clock face, the eight day duration movement, strikes on the hour and half hour, signed Deniere of Paris.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
fig 1. A nineteenth-century gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central reclining classical female figure beside a clock dial flanked by two multi-arm candelabra.
fig 1. Important 19th Century French Clock Garniture by Deniere.

The matching pair of imposing ten branch candelabra, each with scrolling rococo style foliate decoration, supported by semi clad Male figures seated with farming tools around them.

Clock; 82cm wide x 66cm high

Candelabra; 60cm wide x 96cm high

Batch 75 58122 SECZZZ

B

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Clock Garniture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1030086
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001997
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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Archive I A nineteenth-century gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central reclining classical female figure beside a clock dial flanked by two multi-arm candelabra.

Important 19th Century French Clock Garniture by Deniere.

Archive II A nineteenth-century gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central reclining classical female figure beside a clock dial flanked by two multi-arm candelabra. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central reclining classical female figure beside a clock dial flanked by two multi-arm candelabra. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central reclining classical female figure beside a clock dial flanked by two multi-arm candelabra. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central reclining classical female figure beside a clock dial flanked by two multi-arm candelabra. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central reclining classical female figure beside a clock dial flanked by two multi-arm candelabra. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central reclining classical female figure beside a clock dial flanked by two multi-arm candelabra. View VII
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Archive X A nineteenth-century gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central reclining classical female figure beside a clock dial flanked by two multi-arm candelabra. View X
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Archive XII A nineteenth-century gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central reclining classical female figure beside a clock dial flanked by two multi-arm candelabra. View XII
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A nineteenth-century gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central reclining classical female figure beside a clock dial flanked by two multi-arm candelabra.
Important 19th Century French clock garniture by Deniere.
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A nineteenth-century gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central reclining classical female figure beside a clock dial flanked by two multi-arm candelabra.
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A clock garniture is a decorative three-piece set comprising a central mantel clock flanked by a matching pair of side ornaments, most commonly multi-arm candelabra or vases. Originating in 17th-century Europe and reaching peak popularity in 19th-century France, these unified suites were designed specifically to create a balanced arrangement atop grand fireplace mantels.

High-grade 19th-century French garnitures primarily utilise ormolu, which is cast bronze gilded with gold leaf or mercury amalgams. The clock dials often feature white enamel with painted Roman numerals, while bases and decorative elements may incorporate white marble, patinated bronze, or onyx accents.

Authentic 19th-century French ormolu displays precise hand-chasing, heavy bronze casting, and a warm, deep gold tone resulting from historical mercury gilding processes. Look for maker marks or foundry stamps near the clock movement or base, hand-cut screws, and subtle natural wear or light tarnish in crevices rather than uniform modern electroplated brightness.

A historical clock garniture acts as a focal architectural anchor when positioned centrally on a grand fireplace mantel, dining room sideboard, or console table. Balance the elaborate gilded scrollwork by placing the set against clean neutral backdrops, muted wall finishes, or stripped architectural plaster.

Gilt bronze should be dusted regularly using a dry, soft camel-hair brush to prevent dust accumulation in detailed chasing. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners, water, or brass polishes, as these can strip or damage the delicate gold layer; professional conservation is recommended for heavy tarnishing or movement restoration.
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