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French, Ormolu and Porcelain Mantle Clock Circa 1860, Mantel Clock
Frank Craig Antiques
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French, Ormolu and Porcelain Mantle Clock Circa 1860, Mantel Clock

19th century
Description

One of the nicest Clocks of this type that we have had for some time. The eight day movement with impressed stamp dated 1855

Striking the full hours and half hours on a cast bell giving a most pleasant chime This clock has been preserved under a glass Dome presenting an opportunity to acquire a fine Clock in outstanding condition. for other Clocks and decorative items press the view stock page here, or visit our website. www.frankcraigantiques.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1066147
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1518
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Description
One of the nicest Clocks of this type that we have had for some time. The eight day movement with impressed stamp dated 1855

Striking the full hours and half hours on a cast bell giving a most pleasant chime This clock has been preserved under a glass Dome presenting an opportunity to acquire a fine Clock in outstanding condition. for other Clocks and decorative items press the view stock page here, or visit our website. www.frankcraigantiques.com

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1066147
Dealers Internal Ref
1518
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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French, Ormolu and Porcelain Mantle Clock Circa 1860, Mantel Clock

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A 19th-century French ormolu mantel clock decorated with hand-painted turquoise porcelain plaques, housed under a clear glass dome on a dark wooden base.
French, Ormolu and porcelain mantle clock circa 1860, Mantel clock
Ref: SA1066147
A 19th-century French ormolu mantel clock decorated with hand-painted turquoise porcelain plaques, housed under a clear glass dome on a dark wooden base.
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FAQs

A 19th-century French ormolu mantel clock is characterized by its cast-bronze or brass case finished with gold mercury gilding, known as ormolu. These timepieces frequently incorporate hand-painted porcelain panels, intricate classical casting details, and high-precision mechanical movements produced by renowned French makers.

These clocks typically feature a gilded cast-bronze or brass body, hand-painted soft-paste or hard-paste porcelain plaques, hand-cut brass clockwork mechanisms, and are frequently presented under a hand-blown glass dome set on an ebonised or mahogany wooden base.

Authentic pieces feature heavy, high-quality bronze or brass castings with sharp chasing work, natural age-related oxidisation in deeper recesses, and maker stamps or medallions on the rear movement plate from prominent French clockmakers. Porcelain dials and panels on genuine period examples display fine hand-painted brushwork rather than modern printed transfers.

Place the clock as a central focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or sideboard. Positioning the glass dome alongside contemporary minimalist ceramics or sculptural elements creates a balanced contrast between historical craft and modern design.

Keep the glass dome in place to protect the interior mechanism and gilded surfaces from dust and moisture. Dust the exterior dome gently with a microfiber cloth, avoid applying abrasive metal polishes to the original ormolu patina, and have the internal movement serviced by a professional horologist every three to five years.
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