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Small Burr Walnut & Gilt Ormolu Lyre Shaped Clock by Lenzkirch
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for sale €263     $286
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Small Burr Walnut & Gilt Ormolu Lyre Shaped Clock by Lenzkirch

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Heydays Antiques
Description

Charming Walnut and Burr Cased Lyre Shaped Mantel or Small Bracket Clock with Attractive Gilt Ormolu Decoration and a Good Quality Lenzkirch 8 Day Timepiece Movement.

Height 10.8in or 27.5cm including Urn Surmount

Checked & Tested - Good Working Order

Please contact Robert via messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss. For Shipping Options, Please Supply your Postcode. Viewing Welcome by Appointment.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
13.3cm (5.24")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Mantel Clock to the 1900s.

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SA1144383
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Be04TAC75
Description
Charming Walnut and Burr Cased Lyre Shaped Mantel or Small Bracket Clock with Attractive Gilt Ormolu Decoration and a Good Quality Lenzkirch 8 Day Timepiece Movement.

Height 10.8in or 27.5cm including Urn Surmount

Checked & Tested - Good Working Order

Please contact Robert via messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss. For Shipping Options, Please Supply your Postcode. Viewing Welcome by Appointment.

Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
13.3cm (5.24")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Mantel Clock to the 1900s.

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SA1144383
Dealers Internal Ref
Be04TAC75
Heydays Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in personal attention for 17/18/19th c traditional longcase clocks & early 20th c triple weight quarter chiming musical clocks

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A small lyre-shaped mantel clock featuring figured burr walnut veneer, gilt ormolu swags, an urn finial, and an enamelled dial with Arabic numerals.
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Archive I A small lyre-shaped mantel clock featuring figured burr walnut veneer, gilt ormolu swags, an urn finial, and an enamelled dial with Arabic numerals.

Small Burr Walnut & Gilt Ormolu Lyre Shaped Clock by Lenzkirch

Archive II A small lyre-shaped mantel clock featuring figured burr walnut veneer, gilt ormolu swags, an urn finial, and an enamelled dial with Arabic numerals. View II
Archive III A small lyre-shaped mantel clock featuring figured burr walnut veneer, gilt ormolu swags, an urn finial, and an enamelled dial with Arabic numerals. View III
Archive IV A small lyre-shaped mantel clock featuring figured burr walnut veneer, gilt ormolu swags, an urn finial, and an enamelled dial with Arabic numerals. View IV
Archive V A small lyre-shaped mantel clock featuring figured burr walnut veneer, gilt ormolu swags, an urn finial, and an enamelled dial with Arabic numerals. View V
Archive VI A small lyre-shaped mantel clock featuring figured burr walnut veneer, gilt ormolu swags, an urn finial, and an enamelled dial with Arabic numerals. View VI
Archive VII A small lyre-shaped mantel clock featuring figured burr walnut veneer, gilt ormolu swags, an urn finial, and an enamelled dial with Arabic numerals. View VII
Archive VIII A small lyre-shaped mantel clock featuring figured burr walnut veneer, gilt ormolu swags, an urn finial, and an enamelled dial with Arabic numerals. View VIII
Archive IX A small lyre-shaped mantel clock featuring figured burr walnut veneer, gilt ormolu swags, an urn finial, and an enamelled dial with Arabic numerals. View IX
Archive X A small lyre-shaped mantel clock featuring figured burr walnut veneer, gilt ormolu swags, an urn finial, and an enamelled dial with Arabic numerals. View X
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A small lyre-shaped mantel clock featuring figured burr walnut veneer, gilt ormolu swags, an urn finial, and an enamelled dial with Arabic numerals.
Small Burr Walnut & Gilt Ormolu Lyre Shaped Clock by Lenzkirch
Ref: SA1144383
A small lyre-shaped mantel clock featuring figured burr walnut veneer, gilt ormolu swags, an urn finial, and an enamelled dial with Arabic numerals.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleLouis XV Revival
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Ormolu, Brass, Enamel, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLyre shape, Urn finial, Floral swags, Acanthus mounts
  • SizeH 27.5 cm (11 in) x W 13.3 cm (5 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

This small mantel clock dates from the 1900 period in the Louis XV revival style, fashioned with a warm brown burr walnut veneer and gilt ormolu hardware. The lyre-shaped body incorporates detailed brass floral swags along the curved sides, an urn-shaped finial surmounting the top, and ball feet supporting the plinth base. A circular white enamelled dial with black Arabic numerals and delicate hands sits centrally behind a glass cover, complemented by cast decorative mounts and linear brass mouldings framing the edges. Measuring 27.5 cm high, 13.3 cm wide, and 9 cm deep, the piece operates on a Lenzkirch eight-day timepiece movement. In a modern home, this timepiece sits comfortably on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or study desk, adding traditional character to living rooms, studies, or hallways. The warm honeyed tones of the burr grain work well alongside period furniture or contrasting contemporary interior styling. Positioned on a flat surface, the compact proportions make it suitable for smaller spaces where decorative timepieces are traditionally displayed.

FAQs

Originating from the Black Forest region in Germany, Lenzkirch clocks from the late 19th century are recognised for high-precision mechanical movements housed in ornate cases, frequently featuring lyre shapes, burr walnut veneers, and gilt ormolu mounts influenced by French neoclassical design.

Cases were constructed using hardwood structures covered in figured burr walnut or mahogany veneers, decorated with cast ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts, and fitted with enamelled or brass dials protecting brass mechanical movements.

Authentic pieces generally feature the stamped Lenzkirch factory trademark and serial number on the rear brass movement plate, precision-cut gears, heavy brass plates, and high-quality lost-wax cast ormolu mounts with crisp details.

Position the clock as a focal decorative accent on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or library shelf, where its timber grain and metallic mounts contrast against contemporary neutral backgrounds.

Position the clock away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber veneer from lifting, clean wooden surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoid abrasive chemical polishes on gilt bronze mounts to preserve original surface patina.
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