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'Pendule D'officier' Mantel Clock Invented for Napoleon
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'Pendule D'officier' Mantel Clock Invented for Napoleon

19th century
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A very attractive Parisian mantel clock or 'Pendule d'Officier' of good size and colour. This style of clock was invented in the late 18th century, designed by Breguet for Napoleon to be carried by his officers (pendule d'officier - officer's clock) to ensure they kept good time whilst also being robust enough for frequent and often rough transport! The case is a bright ormolu, sitting on detailed bun feet and with very nice floral cast brass features decorating the top, front, and sides, as well as the classic 'ouroboros' handle, the snake consuming itself, symbolising the eternity of time.

The clock has a beautifully engine turned silvered dial, with detail to the outer and inner sections and a smooth chapter ring with Arabic numerals. The hands are particularly ornate, and sit nicely against the dial, with a convex glass front and frosted glass to the rear. The 8-day movement strikes on a gong every hour and half hour. Circa 1890. Sold with our full 24 month guarantee.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
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Its About Time has dated this Pendule D Officier Clock to the 1890s.

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A very attractive Parisian mantel clock or 'Pendule d'Officier' of good size and colour. This style of clock was invented in the late 18th century, designed by Breguet for Napoleon to be carried by his officers (pendule d'officier - officer's clock) to ensure they kept good time whilst also being robust enough for frequent and often rough transport! The case is a bright ormolu, sitting on detailed bun feet and with very nice floral cast brass features decorating the top, front, and sides, as well as the classic 'ouroboros' handle, the snake consuming itself, symbolising the eternity of time.
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The clock has a beautifully engine turned silvered dial, with detail to the outer and inner sections and a smooth chapter ring with Arabic numerals.
Its About Time

The hands are particularly ornate, and sit nicely against the dial, with a convex glass front and frosted glass to the rear. The 8-day movement strikes on a gong every hour and half hour. Circa 1890. Sold with our full 24 month guarantee.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Its About Time has dated this Pendule D Officier Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1034618
Dealers Internal Ref
Cl-CA-1538
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An antique French gilt bronze officer clock featuring a serpentine top carrying handle, draped ribbon decoration, and a silvered dial with Arabic numerals.
'Pendule d'Officier' Mantel Clock Invented for Napoleon
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A pendule dofficier is a compact French travel or mantel clock originally created during the late 18th century for military commanders. These clocks feature a sturdy carrying handle on top, a durable brass or gilt-bronze case, and an exposed glass dial, designed to withstand transport while maintaining precision.

French Empire clocks were predominantly crafted from mercury-gilded bronze, also known as ormolu, alongside cast brass components. Dials were frequently finished in enamel or silvered metal with guilloche engraving, housed behind bevelled glass panels.

Authentic pieces feature heavy, hand-chased bronze castings with detailed crispness and natural oxidation on un-gilded surfaces. Original mechanical movements typically display maker stamps or serial numbers on the back plate, accompanied by traditional silk-thread or steel-strip pendulum suspensions.

Place the clock as a focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble-topped sideboard, or executive desk. Pairing metallic ormolu finishes with matte contemporary backdrop colours or dark wood surfaces creates a balanced contrast between historical and modern elements.

Dust the exterior regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent accumulation in detailed chasing. Avoid chemical polishes or water, as liquid can strip original gilded surfaces and corrode internal mechanical components, which should be oiled and serviced by a professional horologist every five to seven years.
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