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French Rosewood & Marquetry Mantel Clock by Henry Marc
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
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French Rosewood & Marquetry Mantel Clock by Henry Marc

19th century
Description

A good quality French rosewood antique mantel clock with scrolling leaf boxwood marquetry inlay and boxwood moulding. The clock has a brass bezel with a silvered dial with Roman numerals and a French eight day duration movement on silk suspension which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell with outside count wheel.

The movement back plate and dial have the makers name

Henry Marc

Paris

The clock movement has been cleaned and serviced and comes with a 12 month guarantee.

Height – 33 cm (13 inches)

Width – 20 cm (8 inches)

Depth – 14 cm (5 ½ inches)

Circa – 1860

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Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

This item will be dispatched within a couple of working days of purchase. Delivery is usually next day and items will be provided with a tracking number. They are packaged to a high standard, double boxed, bubble wrapped and bedded in foam. Our preferred courier is Parcelforce, however we may send with a different courier occasionally.

All of our items can be collected.

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View more items on our website www.arrowsmithantiques.com

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Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Rosewood Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1139148
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ABOUT - Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has been established in Macclesfield, Cheshire for 35 years. We sell high quality antique furniture, clocks, lighting and decorative items ready for your home, to the general public and interior designers around the world from our showroom. Our stock inventory consists of decorative Continental, English and Oriental items ranging from the 18th century through to the 20th century.

PAYMENT - We accept BACS payment but we also accept debit and credit card and PayPal through our own website. All items come with an invoice with description and age.

Description
A good quality French rosewood antique mantel clock with scrolling leaf boxwood marquetry inlay and boxwood moulding. The clock has a brass bezel with a silvered dial with Roman numerals and a French eight day duration movement on silk suspension which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell with outside count wheel.
fig 1. A nineteenth-century rectangular dark rosewood mantel clock featuring foliate marquetry inlay, a brass-rimmed circular dial with Roman numerals, and a stepped plinth base.
fig 1. French Rosewood & Marquetry Mantel Clock by Henry Marc

The movement back plate and dial have the makers name

Henry Marc

Paris

The clock movement has been cleaned and serviced and comes with a 12 month guarantee.

Height – 33 cm (13 inches)

Width – 20 cm (8 inches)

fig 2. A nineteenth-century rectangular dark rosewood mantel clock featuring foliate marquetry inlay, a brass-rimmed circular dial with Roman numerals, and a stepped plinth base.
fig 2. French Rosewood & Marquetry Mantel Clock by Henry Marc

Depth – 14 cm (5 ½ inches)

Circa – 1860

Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK.

“
If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote.
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

fig 3. A nineteenth-century rectangular dark rosewood mantel clock featuring foliate marquetry inlay, a brass-rimmed circular dial with Roman numerals, and a stepped plinth base.
fig 3. French Rosewood & Marquetry Mantel Clock by Henry Marc

This item will be dispatched within a couple of working days of purchase. Delivery is usually next day and items will be provided with a tracking number. They are packaged to a high standard, double boxed, bubble wrapped and bedded in foam. Our preferred courier is Parcelforce, however we may send with a different courier occasionally.

All of our items can be collected.

View more items on our website www.arrowsmithantiques.com

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Rosewood Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1139148
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

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Archive I A nineteenth-century rectangular dark rosewood mantel clock featuring foliate marquetry inlay, a brass-rimmed circular dial with Roman numerals, and a stepped plinth base.

French Rosewood & Marquetry Mantel Clock by Henry Marc

Archive II A nineteenth-century rectangular dark rosewood mantel clock featuring foliate marquetry inlay, a brass-rimmed circular dial with Roman numerals, and a stepped plinth base. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century rectangular dark rosewood mantel clock featuring foliate marquetry inlay, a brass-rimmed circular dial with Roman numerals, and a stepped plinth base. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century rectangular dark rosewood mantel clock featuring foliate marquetry inlay, a brass-rimmed circular dial with Roman numerals, and a stepped plinth base. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century rectangular dark rosewood mantel clock featuring foliate marquetry inlay, a brass-rimmed circular dial with Roman numerals, and a stepped plinth base. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century rectangular dark rosewood mantel clock featuring foliate marquetry inlay, a brass-rimmed circular dial with Roman numerals, and a stepped plinth base. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century rectangular dark rosewood mantel clock featuring foliate marquetry inlay, a brass-rimmed circular dial with Roman numerals, and a stepped plinth base. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century rectangular dark rosewood mantel clock featuring foliate marquetry inlay, a brass-rimmed circular dial with Roman numerals, and a stepped plinth base. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century rectangular dark rosewood mantel clock featuring foliate marquetry inlay, a brass-rimmed circular dial with Roman numerals, and a stepped plinth base. View IX
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Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
Unit 7 - 8 Waterside Mill
Waterside
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 7HG
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arrowsmith
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 141
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Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
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Location: Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors, Unit 7 - 8 Waterside Mill, Waterside, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7HG
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A nineteenth-century rectangular dark rosewood mantel clock featuring foliate marquetry inlay, a brass-rimmed circular dial with Roman numerals, and a stepped plinth base.
French Rosewood & Marquetry Mantel Clock by Henry Marc
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A nineteenth-century rectangular dark rosewood mantel clock featuring foliate marquetry inlay, a brass-rimmed circular dial with Roman numerals, and a stepped plinth base.
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FAQs

During the 19th century, French horologists produced rectangular cabinet mantel clocks featuring rich timber veneers such as rosewood decorated with intricate floral or foliate marquetry inlays. These timepieces were designed for display on salon chimneypieces, combining precise mechanical movements with decorative cabinetmaking techniques.

These clocks typically utilise a solid timber core veneered in rosewood or mahogany, with inlays crafted from lighter woods like boxwood or holly. Additional components include cast brass bezels, glass face covers, and silvered or enamelled metal dials housing brass clockwork mechanisms.

Authentic pieces generally feature maker stamps or inscriptions on the dial face or rear movement plate, often noting Paris origins. Examination of the marquetry reveals hand-cut wood veneers, while the back panel provides access to a brass pendulum movement stamped with serial numbers or maker medallions.

Position the clock as a focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or formal writing desk. Pairing the rich rosewood casing alongside modern neutral backdrop tones, structural greenery, or stone accessories creates a balance of historic and contemporary textures.

Position the timepiece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and sudden fluctuations in humidity to prevent wood veneer cracking or lifting. Regular care involves winding the mechanism with the correct key, dusting the exterior with a soft dry cloth, and applying natural beeswax sparingly along the wood grain.
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