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French 19th Century Champleve Enamel Mantle Clock
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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£5,500
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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French 19th Century Champleve Enamel Mantle Clock

19th century
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A very impressive fine quality late 19th Century French gilded ormolu and Champleve enamel mantle clock. Having a seated cherub above the clock face, and a standing cherub either side. the face having roman numerals, an eight day duration movement. striking on the hour and half hour. Wonderful bold colouring to the enamel classical motifs.

Batch 80 N/H

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1079239
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SKU00002285
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Description
A very impressive fine quality late 19th Century French gilded ormolu and Champleve enamel mantle clock. Having a seated cherub above the clock face, and a standing cherub either side. the face having roman numerals, an eight day duration movement. striking on the hour and half hour. Wonderful bold colouring to the enamel classical motifs.

Batch 80 N/H

Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079239
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002285
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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Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
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An ornate 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring polychrome Champleve enamel detailing and sculpted cherub figures.
French 19th Century Champleve enamel mantle clock
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These timepieces feature cast bronze or brass casings decorated using the Champleve technique, where carved recesses in the metal are filled with coloured vitreous enamel. Prominent during the French Napoleon III era, they frequently incorporate classical architecture, cherub figures, and detailed scrollwork.

They were constructed from cast ormolu or gilded brass casings set with polychrome glass enamel. The internal mechanisms were made with heavy brass plates, steel arbours, and traditional pendulum-escapement striking movements.

Authentic examples exhibit precise hand-engraved borders surrounding the enamel fields and natural patination on the gilded surfaces. The reverse of the clock mechanism often bears stamped maker marks or serial numbers from French horologists.

Place the clock as a central focal point on a marble mantelpiece, a minimalist side cabinet, or within an curated bookshelf display. Surrounding the object with understated contemporary decor highlights its intricate metalwork and colour scheme.

Dust the casing regularly with a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth, keeping clear of chemical polishers that can damage gilded layers. The mechanical movement should be inspected, lubricated, and serviced by a professional horologist every five to seven years.
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