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A Bronze & Gilt Mantel Clock

Name: A Bronze & Gilt Mantel Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1151861
Price: 925 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Sold 26 July 2025 · Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

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Description

A fine quality, slim gilt and bronze mantel clock. The original bronze patinated case with gilt ormolu mounts and feet. Surmounted by a seated bronze winged cherub on a stool. A silvered dial with an intricate centre and 'moon' blued steel hands. A convex glass to the well detailed engine turned bezel surround. An 8-day duration mechanism with outside striking count wheel to a bell, 1/2 hour and hour strike. Signed E.D. to the mechanism and numbered 2717. Circa 1850.

Height 15 " / 39 cms Width 7 " / 17 cms Depth 4 " / 10 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please contact us for a delivery quote and phone to order the clock on 01179565281.

We can send you more photos or a video on Whatsapp, please send us your mobile number. We are members of the British Clockmakers and Watchmakers Guild

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Bronze and Gilt Mantel Clock to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

17cm (6.69")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Reference Numbers

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SA1151861

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fig 1. An antique black and gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a figural sculpture of a child on top and ornate classical scrollwork. — fig 1. A Bronze & Gilt Mantel Clock

Height 15 " / 39 cms Width 7 " / 17 cms Depth 4 " / 10 cms.

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From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee.

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Please contact us for a delivery quote and phone to order the clock on 01179565281.

We can send you more photos or a video on Whatsapp, please send us your mobile number. We are members of the British Clockmakers and Watchmakers Guild

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Bronze and Gilt Mantel Clock to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

17cm (6.69")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1151861

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Mantel clocks rose to prominence in France during the 18th and 19th centuries, evolving from large bracket clocks into decorative timepieces designed to sit on fireplace mantels using architectural and figural themes.

These clocks typically feature cast bronze or brass cases, often fire-gilded with ormolu, housing intricate mechanical brass clockwork movements with enamel or engraved metal dials.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-finished cast metal components, period-appropriate mechanical movements with serial numbers, hand-painted dials, and natural age-related wear on the gilding and metal surfaces.

A classic mantel clock can serve as a striking focal point on a fireplace mantel, bookshelf, or sideboard, contrasting cleanly against minimalist contemporary decor to add historical character.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and moisture, dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth without using chemical polishes, and have the mechanical movement professionally serviced every few years.

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