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19th Century French Gilt Mantle Clock with Sevres Plaques
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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19th Century French Gilt Mantle Clock with Sevres Plaques

19th century
Description

19th century french gilt mantle clock with sevres plaques circa 1890.

Fine quality ornate french clock surmounted with a lady in traditional french dress leaning on an architectural window and ship building tools.  enamel clock face with roman numerals.  further decorated with sevres plaques and roundels.

2 losses each side of the clock (see pictures), 1 restoration to top sphere,  pendulum will be correct length when sold.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37.5cm (14.76")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
13.3cm (5.24")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this French Gilt Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1042808
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EA618
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Description
19th century french gilt mantle clock with sevres plaques circa 1890.
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Fine quality ornate french clock surmounted with a lady in traditional french dress leaning on an architectural window and ship building tools.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  enamel clock face with roman numerals.  further decorated with sevres plaques and roundels.

2 losses each side of the clock (see pictures), 1 restoration to top sphere,  pendulum will be correct length when sold.

Height
37.5cm (14.76")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
13.3cm (5.24")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this French Gilt Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1042808
Dealers Internal Ref
EA618
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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An ornate 19th-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure, Rococo scrollwork, and hand-painted turquoise blue porcelain plaques.
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Archive I An ornate 19th-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure, Rococo scrollwork, and hand-painted turquoise blue porcelain plaques.

19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT MANTLE CLOCK WITH SEVRES PLAQUES

Archive II An ornate 19th-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure, Rococo scrollwork, and hand-painted turquoise blue porcelain plaques. View II
Archive III An ornate 19th-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure, Rococo scrollwork, and hand-painted turquoise blue porcelain plaques. View III
Archive IV An ornate 19th-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure, Rococo scrollwork, and hand-painted turquoise blue porcelain plaques. View IV
Archive V An ornate 19th-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure, Rococo scrollwork, and hand-painted turquoise blue porcelain plaques. View V
Archive VI An ornate 19th-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure, Rococo scrollwork, and hand-painted turquoise blue porcelain plaques. View VI
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Archive VIII An ornate 19th-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure, Rococo scrollwork, and hand-painted turquoise blue porcelain plaques. View VIII
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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An ornate 19th-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure, Rococo scrollwork, and hand-painted turquoise blue porcelain plaques.
19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT MANTLE CLOCK WITH SEVRES PLAQUES
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An ornate 19th-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure, Rococo scrollwork, and hand-painted turquoise blue porcelain plaques.
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19th-century French mantel clocks are characterised by ornate gilded cast metal or bronze casings, often depicting classical figures, foliage, or architectural elements. They frequently incorporate hand-painted porcelain panels or enamelled dials produced in the style of the Sevres porcelain manufactory.

These timepieces were typically constructed using cast bronze or spelter finished with fire-gilding or mercury gilding. Decorative accents were made using hand-painted porcelain panels with cobalt or bleu celeste glazes, paired with brass mechanical clock movements.

Authentic period clocks feature heavy cast metal casings, hand-painted details on the porcelain showing slight irregularities, and stamped clockmaker marks or serial numbers on the rear movement plate from prominent French makers such as Japy Freres or Vincenti.

Place the clock as a central focal point on a simple marble mantelpiece, a dark wood sideboard, or a contemporary console table. Juxtaposing rich gilded metalwork against neutral or dark backdrop walls allows the detailed porcelain cartouches to stand out.

Clean the metal casing by light dusting with a dry, soft microfibre brush, avoiding chemical cleaners or brass polishes which strip historical gilding. Mechanical movements require periodic professional servicing by a qualified horologist every five to seven years to maintain functionality.
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