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French “Romantique” Style Mantel Clock Circa 1830-40
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €878     $953
£750
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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French “Romantique” Style Mantel Clock Circa 1830-40

19th century
Description

French “Romantique” Style Mantel Clock Circa 1830-40

With the subject of a Lady resting against a tree trunk.

Original gilded and patinated bronze, finely ciselated and detailed.

No missing pieces, or restorations.

The fully cleaned and serviced original movement with silk suspension striking every 30 minutes on a bell.

In very good original condition.

Important by this type of clocks is that the gilding is original and not re gilded.

35cm high, 26cm wide, 10cm deep.

French Circa 1830-40

Price: £750,—

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1178882
Description
French “Romantique” Style Mantel Clock Circa 1830-40

With the subject of a Lady resting against a tree trunk.

Original gilded and patinated bronze, finely ciselated and detailed.

No missing pieces, or restorations.

“
The fully cleaned and serviced original movement with silk suspension striking every 30 minutes on a bell.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

In very good original condition.

Important by this type of clocks is that the gilding is original and not re gilded.

35cm high, 26cm wide, 10cm deep.

French Circa 1830-40

Price: £750,—

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178882
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

Dealer Profile

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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure standing beside a round silvered dial on an ornate relief-carved base.

French “Romantique” Style Mantel Clock Circa 1830-40

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French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure standing beside a round silvered dial on an ornate relief-carved base.
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Originating during the Restauration period between 1830 and 1840, the French Romantique style favored narrative and literary subjects, historical costume, and expressive figural sculptures over strict classical symmetry. Timepieces from this era frequently integrated sculpted human figures into daily life scenes, surrounded by foliage or architectural elements.

These timepieces were primarily constructed using bronze cast via the lost-wax technique, which was then fire-gilded (ormolu) using a mercury mixture to achieve a golden finish. Dials were commonly crafted from silvered brass or enamel, housed alongside steel and brass mechanical movements.

Authentic pieces feature hand-chased detail on the bronze castings, visible assembly screws or pinions on the reverse, and characteristic wear on high points where the fire-gilding has naturally thinned over time. Clock movements often bear maker stamps, serial numbers, or French countwheel strike mechanisms appropriate to the era.

Place the clock as a focal decorative piece on a marble fireplace mantelpiece, a dark wood sideboard, or a central console table. It pairs well alongside contemporary line drawings, minimalist ceramics, or natural stone surfaces to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre cloth, ensuring no moisture or liquid cleaners are applied, as abrasives can permanently damage delicate ormolu gilding. Mechanical clockworks require professional horological servicing every five to seven years to clean and lubricate internal gears.
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