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French Louis Xiv Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
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French Louis Xiv Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

19th century
Description

A decorative French gilt bronze antique mantel clock in the Louis XIV style with quiver, torch and cascading ribbons to the top . The case is of very good quality and has floral detail with musical instruments to the centre, and is on a white marble base which has pierced scroll leaf mounts and stands on toupie shaped feet.

The clock has a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and delicate floral swags, and a French eight day duration movement on outside count wheel which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell.

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

Height – 29.5 cm (11 ½ inches)

Width – 19 cm (7 ½ inches)

Depth – 11.5 cm (4 ½ inches)

Circa – 1880

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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
29.5cm (11.61")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154896
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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 decorative French gilt bronze antique mantel clock in the Louis XIV style with quiver, torch and cascading ribbons to the top .
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The case is of very good quality and has floral detail with musical instruments to the centre, and is on a white marble base which has pierced scroll leaf mounts and stands on toupie shaped feet.
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. An ornate French gilt bronze and white marble mantel clock featuring a white enamel dial topped with leaf motifs.
fig 1. French Louis Xiv Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

The clock has a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and delicate floral swags, and a French eight day duration movement on outside count wheel which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell.

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

fig 2. An ornate French gilt bronze and white marble mantel clock featuring a white enamel dial topped with leaf motifs.
fig 2. French Louis Xiv Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Height – 29.5 cm (11 ½ inches)

Width – 19 cm (7 ½ inches)

Depth – 11.5 cm (4 ½ inches)

Circa – 1880

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.

fig 3. An ornate French gilt bronze and white marble mantel clock featuring a white enamel dial topped with leaf motifs.
fig 3. French Louis Xiv Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

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
29.5cm (11.61")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154896
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
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French Louis XIV style clocks are recognised by their classical proportions, architectural symmetry, and heavy ornamentation. Originating in seventeenth-century France, this aesthetic frequently incorporates cast gilt bronze mounts, mythological imagery, scrollwork, and rich marble or tortoiseshell accents.

These timepieces were typically constructed using gilt bronze, also known as ormolu, mounted onto bases of marble, alabaster, or ebony. The clock faces often featured enamelled dial plates with hand-painted numerals protected by glass bezels.

Authentic period pieces exhibit precise hand-chased metal details, natural age-related oxidisation in deeper recesses, and heavy cast-bronze construction rather than lighter stamped metal. Dials usually feature individual enamelled plaques or painted numbers, alongside stamped French mechanical clock movements.

A gilt bronze timepiece serves as a focal point when placed on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble console table, or library shelf. Contrast the intricate metalwork by pairing the object with clean-lined contemporary artwork or neutral backdrop walls.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent buildup in detailed carvings. Avoid chemical cleaners, polish, or water on gilt surfaces, as abrasive materials can strip the original gilding and alter the patina.
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