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Exquisite French Four Glass Mantel Clock
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Exquisite French Four Glass Mantel Clock

1900 - 1920
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Elevate your home with the timeless beauty of this finely crafted French Four Glass Mantel Clock, a masterpiece of elegance and precision from circa 1900. The gilded case exudes sophistication, adorned with intricate applied Pegasus flying horses and Doric-style columns featuring rare tulip-shaped bases.

The 8-day movement exemplifies the exceptional quality of French craftsmanship from the period, striking the hours and half-hours on a crisp bell. Its white enamel dial boasts delicate swag decoration, harmonising beautifully with the ornate pendulum, which features a central enamel plaque of a graceful female head surrounded by shimmering rhinestones.

This mantel clock combines artistry and functionality, making it a stunning focal point and a cherished addition to any fine collection.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 11 ½” or 29 cm

CIRCA. 1900

Provenance: Private collection, UK

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29cm (11.42")
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The Antique Clock Co. has dated this French Four Glass Clock to the 1900s.

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Elevate your home with the timeless beauty of this finely crafted French Four Glass Mantel Clock, a masterpiece of elegance and precision from circa 1900.
The gilded case exudes sophistication, adorned with intricate applied Pegasus flying horses and Doric-style columns featuring rare tulip-shaped bases.
The Antique Clock Co.
fig 1. An antique gilded brass four glass mantel clock featuring fluted corner columns, winged pegasus reliefs, an enamel dial, and a decorative pendulum with a portrait miniature.
fig 1. Exquisite French Four Glass Mantel Clock

The 8-day movement exemplifies the exceptional quality of French craftsmanship from the period, striking the hours and half-hours on a crisp bell. Its white enamel dial boasts delicate swag decoration, harmonising beautifully with the ornate pendulum, which features a central enamel plaque of a graceful female head surrounded by shimmering rhinestones.

This mantel clock combines artistry and functionality, making it a stunning focal point and a cherished addition to any fine collection.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 11 ½” or 29 cm

CIRCA. 1900

Provenance: Private collection, UK

Would you like to view this clock in your own home?

Contact us to arrange a viewing with our Homeview service.

(T&C’s apply.)

Height
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this French Four Glass Clock to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1108526
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Archive I An antique gilded brass four glass mantel clock featuring fluted corner columns, winged pegasus reliefs, an enamel dial, and a decorative pendulum with a portrait miniature.

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An antique gilded brass four glass mantel clock featuring fluted corner columns, winged pegasus reliefs, an enamel dial, and a decorative pendulum with a portrait miniature.
EXQUISITE FRENCH FOUR GLASS MANTEL CLOCK
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An antique gilded brass four glass mantel clock featuring fluted corner columns, winged pegasus reliefs, an enamel dial, and a decorative pendulum with a portrait miniature.
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Popularised in 19th-century France, a four glass clock is a tabletop timepiece featuring four bevelled glass panels within a structural metal case, allowing full visibility of the mechanical movement and pendulum.

These timepieces combine heavy gilt brass or ormolu casings with thick bevelled glass plates, hand-painted enamel dials, and decorative steel or brass pendulum assemblies.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut bevelled glass panels, heavy cast ormolu or brass architectural frames, hand-finished enamel dials, and stamped movement makers marks on the backplate.

Place the clock centrally on a stone or timber mantelpiece, or position it atop a sideboard where natural light can pass through the glass casing and illuminate the internal mechanics.

Maintain the casing by dusting lightly with a dry, soft microfiber cloth to protect the original gilding, avoiding liquid polish or chemical cleaners on both metal and painted enamel details.
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