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French 19th Century Louis Xvi Style Long Case Clock.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
for sale €64,350     $69,850
£55,000
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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French 19th Century Louis Xvi Style Long Case Clock.

19th century
Description

A very imposing fine quality 19th Century French longcase clock, having an ormolu casting of Father Time on the hood, the white enamel clock face, with Roman numerals, Charles Frodsham, New Bond Street, London, retailers. An eight day duration clock striking on the hour and half hour. Wonderful gilded ormolu mounts and mouldings with cherubs and scrolling foliate decoration. A glazed panel to view the swinging pendulum.

Batch 75 N/H

Physical Dimensions
Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

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

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SA1033176
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SKU00002013
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Description
A very imposing fine quality 19th Century French longcase clock, having an ormolu casting of Father Time on the hood, the white enamel clock face, with Roman numerals, Charles Frodsham, New Bond Street, London, retailers. An eight day duration clock striking on the hour and half hour. Wonderful gilded ormolu mounts and mouldings with cherubs and scrolling foliate decoration. A glazed panel to view the swinging pendulum.

Batch 75 N/H

Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1033176
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002013
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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A 19th-century French longcase clock featuring curvilinear kingwood parquetry, ornate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a white dial, and a bronze figure of Chronos surmounting the top.
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Archive I A 19th-century French longcase clock featuring curvilinear kingwood parquetry, ornate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a white dial, and a bronze figure of Chronos surmounting the top.

French 19th Century Louis XVI style long case clock.

Archive II A 19th-century French longcase clock featuring curvilinear kingwood parquetry, ornate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a white dial, and a bronze figure of Chronos surmounting the top. View II
Archive III A 19th-century French longcase clock featuring curvilinear kingwood parquetry, ornate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a white dial, and a bronze figure of Chronos surmounting the top. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century French longcase clock featuring curvilinear kingwood parquetry, ornate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a white dial, and a bronze figure of Chronos surmounting the top. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century French longcase clock featuring curvilinear kingwood parquetry, ornate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a white dial, and a bronze figure of Chronos surmounting the top. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century French longcase clock featuring curvilinear kingwood parquetry, ornate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a white dial, and a bronze figure of Chronos surmounting the top. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century French longcase clock featuring curvilinear kingwood parquetry, ornate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a white dial, and a bronze figure of Chronos surmounting the top. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century French longcase clock featuring curvilinear kingwood parquetry, ornate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a white dial, and a bronze figure of Chronos surmounting the top. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century French longcase clock featuring curvilinear kingwood parquetry, ornate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a white dial, and a bronze figure of Chronos surmounting the top. View IX
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
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Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
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A 19th-century French longcase clock featuring curvilinear kingwood parquetry, ornate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a white dial, and a bronze figure of Chronos surmounting the top.
French 19th Century Louis XVI style long case clock.
Ref: SA1033176
A 19th-century French longcase clock featuring curvilinear kingwood parquetry, ornate gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, a white dial, and a bronze figure of Chronos surmounting the top.
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French longcase clocks from the 19th century often drew inspiration from earlier Rococo and Neoclassical periods, combining curvilinear cabinet forms with intricate metalwork. These clocks frequently incorporated gilt-bronze mounts and parquetry veneer work to create structural focal pieces for formal reception rooms.

Cabinetmakers commonly used hardwood veneers, such as kingwood, tulipwood, or rosewood, arranged over solid wood carcasses. Decorative elements relied heavily on cast and chased gilt bronze, known as ormolu, alongside enamel dial plates and brass clockwork components.

Authentic pieces display hand-chased bronzework with visible casting seams or hand-cut threads on mount fixings, along with natural age wear on internal wood surfaces. Examining the movement for maker signatures, correct pendulum escape mechanisms, and historic movement plates provides further verification.

Positioning a tallcase clock in a spacious hallway, stair landing, or formal room creates a vertical anchor point. Pairing rich wood tones with neutral wall palettes allows the metalwork and detailed graining to contrast cleanly without overwhelming modern architectural lines.

The wooden cabinet should be kept away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer shrinkage or fading. Ormolu mounts require gentle dusting with a soft dry brush rather than abrasive chemical polishes, while the internal clockwork should be serviced periodically by a qualified horologist.
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