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A Very Rare Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Garniture Set Fully Restored and Polished
Yeats Country Antiques
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A Very Rare Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Garniture Set Fully Restored and Polished

19th century
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A very rare 19th Century French well cast bronze clock garniture set of grand proportions, exceptional quality, fully restored and polished. The stunning set comprises of a clock with a gorgeous pair of matching five branch candelabra, all are exquisitely decorated with elaborately detailed Neoclassical motif detail throughout comprising of urns, foliate, scrolls, finials, female caryatid and flaming urn finials. The finely cast bronze clock is surmounted with a Neoclassical urn with an acorn finial, scroll handles, beautiful swags of foliate and gadroon detail. The fabulous bronze modelled dial of circular form is housed in a glass case with foliate and scroll motif detail and features twelve individual white enamel cartouches with the time keeping in roman numerals in black against white ground. The dial is flanked with a striking pair of elegant Neoclassical female caryatid supports to the sides bearing flaming urns and a Neoclassical female masque is set below the dial. Supported on panelled and shaped platform base with a further charming arrangement of foliate, scroll and flowerhead motifs.

Dimensions:

Clock Height: 25 in / 63.5 cm Width: 18.75 in / 47.6 cm Depth: 8.25 in / 21 cm

Candelabra Height: 29 in / 73.7 cm Width: 12 in / 30.5 cm Depth: 12 in / 30.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
63.5cm (25.00")
Width
47.6cm (18.74")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this French Bronze Clock Garniture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189372
Dealers Internal Reference
A3993
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www.yeatscountryantiques.com

Description
A very rare 19th Century French well cast bronze clock garniture set of grand proportions, exceptional quality, fully restored and polished. The stunning set comprises of a clock with a gorgeous pair of matching five branch candelabra, all are exquisitely decorated with elaborately detailed Neoclassical motif detail throughout comprising of urns, foliate, scrolls, finials, female caryatid and flaming urn finials.
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The finely cast bronze clock is surmounted with a Neoclassical urn with an acorn finial, scroll handles, beautiful swags of foliate and gadroon detail.
Yeats Country Antiques

The fabulous bronze modelled dial of circular form is housed in a glass case with foliate and scroll motif detail and features twelve individual white enamel cartouches with the time keeping in roman numerals in black against white ground. The dial is flanked with a striking pair of elegant Neoclassical female caryatid supports to the sides bearing flaming urns and a Neoclassical female masque is set below the dial. Supported on panelled and shaped platform base with a further charming arrangement of foliate, scroll and flowerhead motifs.

Dimensions:

Clock Height: 25 in / 63.5 cm Width: 18.75 in / 47.6 cm Depth: 8.25 in / 21 cm

Candelabra Height: 29 in / 73.7 cm Width: 12 in / 30.5 cm Depth: 12 in / 30.5 cm

Height
63.5cm (25.00")
Width
47.6cm (18.74")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Yeats Country Antiques has dated this French Bronze Clock Garniture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1189372
Dealers Internal Ref
A3993
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

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A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra.
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Archive I A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra.

A Very Rare Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Garniture Set Fully Restored and Polished

Archive II A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra. View II
Archive III A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra. View III
Archive IV A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra. View IV
Archive V A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra. View V
Archive VI A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra. View VI
Archive VII A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra. View VII
Archive VIII A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra. View VIII
Archive IX A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra. View IX
Archive X A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra. View X
Archive XI A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra. View XI
Archive XII A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra. View XII
Archive XIII A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra. View XIII
Archive XIV A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra. View XIV
Archive XV A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra. View XV
Archive XVI A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra. View XVI
Archive XVII A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra. View XVII
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Arundel Road
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
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A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra.
A Very Rare Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Garniture Set Fully Restored and Polished
Ref: SA1189372
A three-piece polished bronze French clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock with enamelled Roman numerals flanked by two matching five-arm scrolling candelabra.
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A French clock garniture set is a decorative three-piece mantel ensemble comprising a central clock flanked by two matching ornamental pieces, typically multi-armed candelabra or vases, popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries in France.

These sets were predominantly cast in solid bronze or spelter, often embellished with gilded finishes known as ormolu, hand-enamelled dial numerals, and precision brass mechanical clock movements.

Authentic pieces generally feature heavy cast-bronze components with sharp hand-chased detailing, French maker or foundry marks stamped onto the clock movement, and individually enamelled cartouche numbers on the clock dial.

Place the complete garniture set symmetrically across a fireplace mantelpiece or atop a dark wood sideboard to create a focal point that contrasts with contemporary plaster walls.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoid chemical cleaners that strip protective lacquer, and have the internal mechanical movement serviced by a professional horologist every few years.
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