How should antique marble and ormolu clocks be cleaned and preserved?

Dust gently using a soft dry cloth or natural feather duster, avoiding liquid chemical polishes on original gilt surfaces to prevent damage to the historic patination.

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Unusual Antique Victorian Quality French Mantle Clock

Name: Unusual Antique Victorian Quality French Mantle Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1050530
Price: 1485 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description

Unusual antique Victorian quality French mantle clock, having an unusual shaped ornate gilded metal and pink marble case decorated with finely cast scroll and bow decoration, standing on four original ornate feet, pretty hand painted porcelain dial with the original hands, having an eight day movement striking the hour and half hour on a bell.

Physical Dimensions

Height

40cm (15.75")

Width

21cm (8.27")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Antique French Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1050530

Dealers Internal Reference

833

Dealers Notes

Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions about this item.

We deliver throughout the UK, once purchased we aim to dispatch the next working day on any of our small items.

We offer free UK delivery on our items.

All clocks are serviced prior to delivery by a trusted horologist prior to delivery, this is included in our price.

We ship worldwide at a reasonable cost, using the correct packaging to ensure a safe arrival & the required documents to ensure a stress free experience, please contact us for details.

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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description

Physical Dimensions

Height

40cm (15.75")

Width

21cm (8.27")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this Antique French Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1050530

Dealers Internal Ref

833

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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021

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French mantel clocks from the 19th century typically feature ornate gilt bronze ormolu mounts, decorative marble or alabaster bases, and hand-decorated enamel dials, reflecting artistic movements such as Rococo Revival or Louis XV design.

These timepieces frequently incorporate cast ormolu metalwork, polished rouge marble, hand-enamelled clock faces, and internal brass mechanical movements driven by pendulum systems.

Authentic examples often feature stamped French movement maker marks on the backplate, original winding keys, finely chased metal detailing, and hand-painted numerals rather than modern printed transfers.

Positioned on a contemporary fireplace mantelpiece, marble console table, or minimalist bookshelf, the contrast between ornate gilt metalwork and clean modern lines creates a sophisticated focal point.

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