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Antique French Ormolu & Porcelain Mantel Clock - Under Glass Dome
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Antique French Ormolu & Porcelain Mantel Clock - Under Glass Dome

19th century
Sold 13 November 2025 · Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Description

A magnificent large antique French ormolu and porcelain mantel clock, beautifully presented under its original glass dome. Crafted to an exceptional standard, this clock showcases exquisite hand-painted porcelain panels depicting classical scenes, framed by richly detailed by ormolu mounts. 

The porcelain dial features Roman numerals with delicate gilt docoration, while the urn-shaped finial and scroll hndles add a touch of grandeur typical of fine 19th-century French craftsmanship.

This impressive timepiece stands as a statement of artistry and luxury - a collector's piece of real presence and refinement. 

Key Features

Genuine 19th Century French mantel clock

Fine ormolu mounts with intricate detailing

Hand-painted sevres-style porcelain panels

Complete with glass dome and base

Authentic antique — not a reproduction

Height: 53 cm x Width: 31 cm x Depth: 19 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1142824
Description
A magnificent large antique French ormolu and porcelain mantel clock, beautifully presented under its original glass dome.
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Crafted to an exceptional standard, this clock showcases exquisite hand-painted porcelain panels depicting classical scenes, framed by richly detailed by ormolu mounts.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

 

fig 1. An ornate French ormolu mantel clock featuring a blue porcelain urn top, painted figurative panels, and a central circular clock face surrounded by gilt bronze scrollwork.
fig 1. Antique French Ormolu & Porcelain Mantel Clock - Under Glass Dome

The porcelain dial features Roman numerals with delicate gilt docoration, while the urn-shaped finial and scroll hndles add a touch of grandeur typical of fine 19th-century French craftsmanship.

This impressive timepiece stands as a statement of artistry and luxury - a collector's piece of real presence and refinement. 

fig 2. An ornate French ormolu mantel clock featuring a blue porcelain urn top, painted figurative panels, and a central circular clock face surrounded by gilt bronze scrollwork.
fig 2. Antique French Ormolu & Porcelain Mantel Clock - Under Glass Dome

Key Features

Genuine 19th Century French mantel clock

Fine ormolu mounts with intricate detailing

Hand-painted sevres-style porcelain panels

Complete with glass dome and base

Authentic antique — not a reproduction

Height: 53 cm x Width: 31 cm x Depth: 19 cm

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142824
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Archive I An ornate French ormolu mantel clock featuring a blue porcelain urn top, painted figurative panels, and a central circular clock face surrounded by gilt bronze scrollwork. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique French Ormolu & Porcelain Mantel Clock - Under Glass Dome

Archive II An ornate French ormolu mantel clock featuring a blue porcelain urn top, painted figurative panels, and a central circular clock face surrounded by gilt bronze scrollwork. View II
Archive III An ornate French ormolu mantel clock featuring a blue porcelain urn top, painted figurative panels, and a central circular clock face surrounded by gilt bronze scrollwork. View III
Archive IV An ornate French ormolu mantel clock featuring a blue porcelain urn top, painted figurative panels, and a central circular clock face surrounded by gilt bronze scrollwork. View IV
Archive V An ornate French ormolu mantel clock featuring a blue porcelain urn top, painted figurative panels, and a central circular clock face surrounded by gilt bronze scrollwork. View V
Archive VI An ornate French ormolu mantel clock featuring a blue porcelain urn top, painted figurative panels, and a central circular clock face surrounded by gilt bronze scrollwork. View VI
Archive VII An ornate French ormolu mantel clock featuring a blue porcelain urn top, painted figurative panels, and a central circular clock face surrounded by gilt bronze scrollwork. View VII
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
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Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
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An ornate French ormolu mantel clock featuring a blue porcelain urn top, painted figurative panels, and a central circular clock face surrounded by gilt bronze scrollwork.
Antique French Ormolu & Porcelain Mantel Clock - Under Glass Dome
Ref: SA1142824
An ornate French ormolu mantel clock featuring a blue porcelain urn top, painted figurative panels, and a central circular clock face surrounded by gilt bronze scrollwork.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialOrmolu, Porcelain, Gilt Bronze, Brass
  • ColourBlue and Gold
  • MotifsHand-painted cherub scenes, Gilt bronze scrollwork, Porcelain urn finial, Roman numeral dial
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

FAQs

A French ormolu and porcelain mantel clock is a decorative timepiece typically crafted in France during the 18th and 19th centuries, featuring fire-gilt bronze mounts paired with hand-painted porcelain panels or urns.

These clocks are constructed using mercury-gilded bronze (ormolu), cast brass, hand-painted porcelain featuring pastoral scenes, and mechanical brass clock movements often with enamel dial cartouches.

Authentication involves examining the hand-chased quality of the ormolu, maker marks stamped on the brass clock movement, hand-painted details on the porcelain, and traditional cast-bronze construction methods.

Position the clock as a striking focal point on a living room mantelpiece or a grand sideboard, allowing its metallic sheen and classical colours to contrast against clean, neutral walls.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoid chemical cleaners that can strip the delicate mercury gilding, and have the mechanical movement professionally serviced every few years.
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