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An Early 19th Century Porcelain French Mantle Clock. Circa 1840
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An Early 19th Century Porcelain French Mantle Clock. Circa 1840

19th century
Description

A rare and most unusual eight day striking mantle clock. The porcelain case festooned with floral decoration and marked JP for the renowned maker Jacob Pettit.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1096017
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1569
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Description
A rare and most unusual eight day striking mantle clock.
The porcelain case festooned with floral decoration and marked JP for the renowned maker Jacob Pettit.
Frank Craig Antiques
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1096017
Dealers Internal Ref
1569
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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An early 19th century porcelain French mantle Clock. Circa 1840

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An early 19th-century French Rococo Revival porcelain mantel clock featuring green glaze, gilt scrollwork, and hand-moulded floral details.
An early 19th century porcelain French mantle Clock. Circa 1840
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An early 19th-century French Rococo Revival porcelain mantel clock featuring green glaze, gilt scrollwork, and hand-moulded floral details.
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Rococo Revival clocks from the 1840s feature asymmetric scrollwork, rocaille motifs, bold glaze colours, and hand-moulded floral decoration inspired by 18th-century French design.

These timepieces typically combine moulded porcelain cases, painted enamel detailing, gold leaf gilding, and brass mechanical clock movements.

Authentic examples often display stamped French movement maker marks on the backplate, hand-applied ceramic flowers with minor firing variations, and subtle surface wear on gilding.

A decorative porcelain clock can be positioned on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble sideboard, or console table to create a strong visual focus against neutral backdrops.

Dust porcelain housings gently using a soft dry brush, avoid liquid solvents that can damage gilding, and have internal movements serviced by a qualified horologist.
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