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Beautiful and Rare French Pendule/mantel Clock with Thermometer Circa 1870.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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Beautiful and Rare French Pendule/mantel Clock with Thermometer Circa 1870.

19th century
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Beautiful And Rare French Pendule/Mantel Clock With Thermometer Circa 1870.

The wooden case veneered with one of the first type of simulated tortoiseshell and ivory celluloid, it is not possible to see the difference between real tortoiseshell and our clock.

It is very rare to find this type of clock still with the original glass dome and stand of the same make.

The movement is completely cleaned and has the brocot escapement with jewelled pallets, seconds hand and is in fully working order, still with the original pendulum, striking on a bell every 30 minutes, both the dials are enamel.

In beautiful original used condition.

56cm high with glass dome 48cm high without dome 25cm wide 17cm deep.

Price: £3850,--

To your information, all the clocks we sell have been fully serviced, this is done in our own workshop.

The movements are dismantled and fully cleaned and our clocks are in working order.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this French Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

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SA1138793
Description
Beautiful And Rare French Pendule/Mantel Clock With Thermometer Circa 1870.
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The wooden case veneered with one of the first type of simulated tortoiseshell and ivory celluloid, it is not possible to see the difference between real tortoiseshell and our clock.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
fig 1. An antique 19th-century French tortoiseshell and inlaid mantel clock featuring an integrated thermometer housed under a protective clear glass dome.
fig 1. Beautiful and Rare French Pendule/mantel Clock with Thermometer Circa 1870.

It is very rare to find this type of clock still with the original glass dome and stand of the same make.

The movement is completely cleaned and has the brocot escapement with jewelled pallets, seconds hand and is in fully working order, still with the original pendulum, striking on a bell every 30 minutes, both the dials are enamel.

fig 2. An antique 19th-century French tortoiseshell and inlaid mantel clock featuring an integrated thermometer housed under a protective clear glass dome.
fig 2. Beautiful and Rare French Pendule/mantel Clock with Thermometer Circa 1870.

In beautiful original used condition.

56cm high with glass dome 48cm high without dome 25cm wide 17cm deep.

Price: £3850,--

To your information, all the clocks we sell have been fully serviced, this is done in our own workshop.

The movements are dismantled and fully cleaned and our clocks are in working order.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this French Tortoiseshell Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138793
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland Profile Page

Trade Associations

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
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Cairngorms National Park
Angus
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Beautiful And Rare French Pendule/Mantel Clock With Thermometer Circa 1870.
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Originating in France during the second half of the 19th century, Napoleon III horology is characterised by eclecticism, combining historic design elements such as Boulle marquetry, tortoiseshell veneers, and elaborate metal mounts with modern mechanical precision.

Makers frequently utilised tortoiseshell, gilt bronze or brass mounts, white enamel dials, and glass domes, alongside decorative inlay materials such as bone, mother-of-pearl, or brass wire.

Authentic French clocks from this period typically feature movement plates stamped with a makers mark or medal stamp, standard circular brass plates, white enamel dials with Roman numerals, and temperature scales often marked in Reaumur or Celsius.

Place the clock as a focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, a dark wood sideboard, or within a styled bookshelf alongside framed artwork and leather-bound books to complement classical and contemporary spaces alike.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and radiators to prevent the tortoiseshell veneer from lifting or cracking. Clean the glass dome with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid using liquid solvents on the inlaid surfaces or movement.
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