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A French Marble and Ormolu Mount Lyre Mystery Mantel Clock.
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks
for sale €3,861     $4,191
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FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks

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A French Marble and Ormolu Mount Lyre Mystery Mantel Clock.

19th century
Description

A fine quality ormolu Mounted white Carrara marble striking lyre mantel clock, circa 1890, retailed by Howell and James, maker to the Queen, London and Paris.

A highly decorative clock with a swinging paste set ring surrounding the convex dial, which mirrors the swing of the pendulum.

The extremely fine quality white Carrara marble case in perfect original condition, surmounted by a sun burst finial with applied swag floral ormolu mounts. The oval base with gilded inset mounts and standing on four turned and decorated feet.

The decorative grid iron and paste set pendulum free swinging on the outer edge of the dial with spring suspension and unusual, for this type of clock, rise and fall mechanism.

The convex enamel dial with Arabic numerals and floral decoration signed to the centre Howell and James, maker to the Queen, London and Paris, in excellent original condition.

The fully restored twin train spring driven movement striking the hours and half hour on a bell, numbered 42.

This beautiful quality clock is in excellent original condition with no damage to the marble and the original gilding to the mounts.

A fine quality clock in excellent original condition with the movement fully restored.

All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order. All clocks purchased from us are guaranteed for two years.

All of our clock movements are restored by our horologist who works exclusively for us.

Our horologist is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 35 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the 1977 Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.

Please contact us for a UK delivery price.

For overseas customers a fully insured door to door service is provided by our regular couriers, please contact us for a specific quotation.

All of our clocks are securely packed and comprehensive installation and maintenance instructions are included.

For more information please visit our website

www.storyclocks.co.uk

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this French Lyre Mantel Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1108108
Dealers Internal Reference
Whitelyre
Description
A fine quality ormolu Mounted white Carrara marble striking lyre mantel clock, circa 1890, retailed by Howell and James, maker to the Queen, London and Paris.
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A highly decorative clock with a swinging paste set ring surrounding the convex dial, which mirrors the swing of the pendulum.
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks
fig 1. A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze lyre-shaped mantel clock topped with a sunburst Apollo head mask and featuring a crystal-encrusted dial bezel.
fig 1. A French Marble and Ormolu Mount Lyre Mystery Mantel Clock.

The extremely fine quality white Carrara marble case in perfect original condition, surmounted by a sun burst finial with applied swag floral ormolu mounts. The oval base with gilded inset mounts and standing on four turned and decorated feet.

fig 2. A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze lyre-shaped mantel clock topped with a sunburst Apollo head mask and featuring a crystal-encrusted dial bezel.
fig 2. A French Marble and Ormolu Mount Lyre Mystery Mantel Clock.

The decorative grid iron and paste set pendulum free swinging on the outer edge of the dial with spring suspension and unusual, for this type of clock, rise and fall mechanism.

The convex enamel dial with Arabic numerals and floral decoration signed to the centre Howell and James, maker to the Queen, London and Paris, in excellent original condition.

fig 3. A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze lyre-shaped mantel clock topped with a sunburst Apollo head mask and featuring a crystal-encrusted dial bezel.
fig 3. A French Marble and Ormolu Mount Lyre Mystery Mantel Clock.

The fully restored twin train spring driven movement striking the hours and half hour on a bell, numbered 42.

This beautiful quality clock is in excellent original condition with no damage to the marble and the original gilding to the mounts.

fig 4. A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze lyre-shaped mantel clock topped with a sunburst Apollo head mask and featuring a crystal-encrusted dial bezel.
fig 4. A French Marble and Ormolu Mount Lyre Mystery Mantel Clock.

A fine quality clock in excellent original condition with the movement fully restored.

All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order. All clocks purchased from us are guaranteed for two years.

fig 5. A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze lyre-shaped mantel clock topped with a sunburst Apollo head mask and featuring a crystal-encrusted dial bezel.
fig 5. A French Marble and Ormolu Mount Lyre Mystery Mantel Clock.

All of our clock movements are restored by our horologist who works exclusively for us.

Our horologist is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 35 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the 1977 Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.

fig 6. A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze lyre-shaped mantel clock topped with a sunburst Apollo head mask and featuring a crystal-encrusted dial bezel.
fig 6. A French Marble and Ormolu Mount Lyre Mystery Mantel Clock.

Please contact us for a UK delivery price.

For overseas customers a fully insured door to door service is provided by our regular couriers, please contact us for a specific quotation.

All of our clocks are securely packed and comprehensive installation and maintenance instructions are included.

For more information please visit our website

www.storyclocks.co.uk

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this French Lyre Mantel Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1108108
Dealers Internal Ref
Whitelyre
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Archive I A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze lyre-shaped mantel clock topped with a sunburst Apollo head mask and featuring a crystal-encrusted dial bezel.

A French Marble and Ormolu Mount Lyre Mystery Mantel Clock.

Archive II A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze lyre-shaped mantel clock topped with a sunburst Apollo head mask and featuring a crystal-encrusted dial bezel. View II
Archive III A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze lyre-shaped mantel clock topped with a sunburst Apollo head mask and featuring a crystal-encrusted dial bezel. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze lyre-shaped mantel clock topped with a sunburst Apollo head mask and featuring a crystal-encrusted dial bezel.
Archive V A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze lyre-shaped mantel clock topped with a sunburst Apollo head mask and featuring a crystal-encrusted dial bezel. View V
Archive VI A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze lyre-shaped mantel clock topped with a sunburst Apollo head mask and featuring a crystal-encrusted dial bezel. View VI
Archive VII A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze lyre-shaped mantel clock topped with a sunburst Apollo head mask and featuring a crystal-encrusted dial bezel. View VII
Archive VIII A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze lyre-shaped mantel clock topped with a sunburst Apollo head mask and featuring a crystal-encrusted dial bezel. View VIII
Archive IX A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze lyre-shaped mantel clock topped with a sunburst Apollo head mask and featuring a crystal-encrusted dial bezel. View IX
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FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks
Telephone 07899 751 446 or 01709 589 736
Location
The Old Vicarage
Highthorn Road
Kilnhurst
South Yorkshire
S64 5TX
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/story
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Items For Sale 20
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A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze lyre-shaped mantel clock topped with a sunburst Apollo head mask and featuring a crystal-encrusted dial bezel.
A French Marble And Ormolu Mount Lyre Mystery Mantel Clock.
Ref: SA1108108
A Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze lyre-shaped mantel clock topped with a sunburst Apollo head mask and featuring a crystal-encrusted dial bezel.
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FAQs

A lyre clock is a style of timepiece designed in the architectural shape of a classical lyre instrument, prominent in late 18th-century France during the Louis XVI and Neoclassical periods. The design often incorporates a central dial framed by decorative uprights and surmounted by a sunburst mask or cresting.

These clocks typically feature carved statuary marble, alabaster, or cobalt blue porcelain bases paired with gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts. Dials are generally white enamel with hand-painted numerals, surrounded by beaded or rhinestone-set bezels.

Authentic period pieces exhibit heavy hand-chased gilt bronze mounts, fire-gilding wear, fine enamel dial artistry, and movement plates stamped with French maker marks or Paris exhibition awards. Construction details include hand-cut thread screws and solid marble components.

A lyre clock works best as a central focal point on a marble fireplace mantel, a library bookcase shelf, or an entryway console table. Placing it alongside subtle neutral ceramics or mirrored backdrops allows the ornate gilt bronze and marble details to stand out.

Dust ormolu mounts gently with a dry, soft brush, avoiding chemical liquid polishes that strip original gilding. Marble surfaces can be wiped with a damp cloth and mild soap, while mechanical clock movements require periodic oiling and professional horological servicing every few years.
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