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A Fine Quality Ormolu French Mantel Clock Circa 1870.

Name: A Fine Quality Ormolu French Mantel Clock Circa 1870.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1175362
Price: 2250 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks

Description

A very fine quality French ormolu, gilt bronze, mantel clock with decorated blue porcelain panels, circa 1870, retailed by Joshua Penlington of Liverpool and Paris

The ornate case with finely cast detailed mouldings, surmounted by a beautifully cast bust of a young woman, flanked by high quality castings of griffins, raised on toupie and scrolled feet.

The painted porcelain dial with Roman numeral chapter ring, signed Jos Penlington Paris, decorated to the centre with a finely executed painting and surrounded by gold leaf motifs, further decoration and painted young woman to the lower section.

The high quality fully restored spring driven twin barrel movement, striking the hours on a single bell.

Stamped to the backplate AB within a star (Achille Brocot) and numbered 1633 17 - 1.

Blued steel hands

This high quality mantel clock is in fine original condition with the movement fully restored by our FBHI and Worshipful Clockmakers Company awarded horologist.

Please contact us for delivery details.

Achille Brocot (1817 – 1878) was a renowned 19th-century French clockmaker.

Physical Dimensions

Height

36cm (14.17")

Width

32cm (12.60")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1175362

Dealers Internal Reference

Penlington25

Description

A very fine quality French ormolu, gilt bronze, mantel clock with decorated blue porcelain panels, circa 1870, retailed by Joshua Penlington of Liverpool and Paris

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The ornate case with finely cast detailed mouldings, surmounted by a beautifully cast bust of a young woman, flanked by high quality castings of griffins, raised on toupie and scrolled feet.

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fig 1. A French ormolu mantel clock featuring a classical female bust finial, blue enamel dial, and flanked by winged griffins on an ornate base. — fig 1. A Fine Quality Ormolu French Mantel Clock Circa 1870.

The painted porcelain dial with Roman numeral chapter ring, signed Jos Penlington Paris, decorated to the centre with a finely executed painting and surrounded by gold leaf motifs, further decoration and painted young woman to the lower section.

fig 2. A French ormolu mantel clock featuring a classical female bust finial, blue enamel dial, and flanked by winged griffins on an ornate base. — fig 2. A Fine Quality Ormolu French Mantel Clock Circa 1870.

The high quality fully restored spring driven twin barrel movement, striking the hours on a single bell.

Stamped to the backplate AB within a star (Achille Brocot) and numbered 1633 17 - 1.

Blued steel hands

fig 3. A French ormolu mantel clock featuring a classical female bust finial, blue enamel dial, and flanked by winged griffins on an ornate base. — fig 3. A Fine Quality Ormolu French Mantel Clock Circa 1870.

This high quality mantel clock is in fine original condition with the movement fully restored by our FBHI and Worshipful Clockmakers Company awarded horologist.

Please contact us for delivery details.

Achille Brocot (1817 – 1878) was a renowned 19th-century French clockmaker.

Physical Dimensions

Height

36cm (14.17")

Width

32cm (12.60")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Date of Manufacture

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1175362

Dealers Internal Ref

Penlington25

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An ormolu mantel clock is a decorative timepiece originating from France, characterized by its gilded bronze (ormolu) case crafted using mercury-gilding techniques. Popular throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, these clocks combine precise clockwork movements with elaborate sculptured motifs such as classical figures, foliage, and mythical beasts.

These timepieces traditionally feature cast bronze coated in gold amalgam (ormolu), often paired with hand-painted porcelain or enamel plaques, glass dials, and steel or brass internal clockwork mechanisms.

Authentic period pieces exhibit heavy, finely hand-chased bronze castings with natural age-related wear to the gilded surface. Look for maker stamps or serial numbers on the brass movement movement plates, period-correct pendulum suspensions, and hand-painted details on enamel elements.

Place the clock as a focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble-topped console table, or sideboard. Contrast its rich golden tones and intricate detailing against neutral backdrop walls, alongside gilded mirrors or minimalist contemporary artwork.

Dust the clock case gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft brush, avoiding any chemical metal cleaners or polishes which will strip the original gilded layer. Internal mechanical movements should be serviced by a professional horologist every five to seven years.

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