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Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

Name: Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1131744
Price: 2750 GBP
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19th century

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Description

~ French - Circa 1860 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

An exquisite antique French ormolu clock mounted with Sevres style porcelain. Made in finely gilded bronze, sculptured as a large gadrooned and handled urn, draped with acanthus garlands and decorated with flowers and foliage. The square base with semi-circular ends mounted with Sèvres style porcelain panels of flowers and a charming painting of a cherub.

The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with it's original finely fretted gilt hands and convex glass. The rear door is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen.

The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, please ask and we will send you a link or paste the following into your browser: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=639013699085148

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with slight wear and discolouration in places. The dial is also in excellent condition just some tiny nibbles to the winding holes. Porcelain is excellent with no damage. There is a slight casting fault to the right hand side of the case. The original glass has some light scratches.

The company of William Oppenheim is listed in Brian Loomes, Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world, vol 2 as working in London between 1857 and 1881. The business imported porcelain art and clocks. In the contemporary trade directory 'Kellys' the address is given as 75 newman Street in 1870 and 43 Farringdon St London in 1880 - A biographical Dictionary of C19th Antique and Curiosity Dealers by M Westgarth. William Oppenheim was born in 1824 in the Netherlands. He married Malvina Harris in 1857 and appeared on the 1861 census with the above address and his occupation was entered as "Importer of Foreign Goods" His death was registered in 1870. The company was continued by Malvina with her occupation entered in the 1871 census as "Dealer in French Clocks, Cabinets &..The company continued until 1910.

Paris and London retailers mark for W. Oppenheim

Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 13 1/2", Width 13 1/4", Depth 5 3/4"

centimetres: Height 34.5 cm, Width 34 cm, Depth 15 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £75 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £115 by air fully insured

Physical Dimensions

Height

34.5cm (13.58")

Width

34cm (13.39")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Declaration

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1131744

Dealers Internal Reference

RSC3745

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Description

~ French - Circa 1860 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

An exquisite antique French ormolu clock mounted with Sevres style porcelain.

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Made in finely gilded bronze, sculptured as a large gadrooned and handled urn, draped with acanthus garlands and decorated with flowers and foliage.

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The square base with semi-circular ends mounted with Sèvres style porcelain panels of flowers and a charming painting of a cherub.

fig 1. An ornate gilded bronze urn-form mantel clock with floral painted porcelain inset panels and a central cherub plaque. — fig 1. Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with it's original finely fretted gilt hands and convex glass. The rear door is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen.

The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, please ask and we will send you a link or paste the following into your browser: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=639013699085148

fig 2. An ornate gilded bronze urn-form mantel clock with floral painted porcelain inset panels and a central cherub plaque. — fig 2. Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with slight wear and discolouration in places. The dial is also in excellent condition just some tiny nibbles to the winding holes. Porcelain is excellent with no damage. There is a slight casting fault to the right hand side of the case. The original glass has some light scratches.

fig 3. An ornate gilded bronze urn-form mantel clock with floral painted porcelain inset panels and a central cherub plaque. — fig 3. Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

The company of William Oppenheim is listed in Brian Loomes, Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world, vol 2 as working in London between 1857 and 1881. The business imported porcelain art and clocks. In the contemporary trade directory 'Kellys' the address is given as 75 newman Street in 1870 and 43 Farringdon St London in 1880 - A biographical Dictionary of C19th Antique and Curiosity Dealers by M Westgarth. William Oppenheim was born in 1824 in the Netherlands. He married Malvina Harris in 1857 and appeared on the 1861 census with the above address and his occupation was entered as "Importer of Foreign Goods" His death was registered in 1870. The company was continued by Malvina with her occupation entered in the 1871 census as "Dealer in French Clocks, Cabinets &..The company continued until 1910.

fig 4. An ornate gilded bronze urn-form mantel clock with floral painted porcelain inset panels and a central cherub plaque. — fig 4. Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

Paris and London retailers mark for W. Oppenheim

Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 13 1/2", Width 13 1/4", Depth 5 3/4"

centimetres: Height 34.5 cm, Width 34 cm, Depth 15 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £75 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £115 by air fully insured

Physical Dimensions

Height

34.5cm (13.58")

Width

34cm (13.39")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Date of Manufacture

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1131744

Dealers Internal Ref

RSC3745

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A French ormolu and Sevres porcelain clock is a decorative timepiece featuring a cast bronze case finished with gold mercury gilding (ormolu) and integrated with hand-painted porcelain panels made in the style of the famous Sevres manufactory.

These clocks typically feature cast bronze with mercury gilding, white enamel or painted porcelain dials, hand-painted soft-paste or hard-paste porcelain plaques, and brass mechanical clock movements.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy cast bronze with sharp chiseled details, genuine fire-gilding showing natural aged patina, hand-painted enamel details under glaze, and stamped French movement maker marks on the back plate.

A gilded French mantel clock serves as an elegant focal point when positioned on a marble fireplace surround, styled atop a contemporary credenza, or placed in a styled bookcase alongside curated art volumes.

Dust gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth. Avoid water, liquid polish, or chemical solvents on the gilded surfaces, and ensure the mechanical movement is serviced by a professional horologist every five to seven years.

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