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Description

A French four glass mantel clock. Bevelled glass panels with opening front and rear doors. Decorative gilded fretwork to the base and case top mouldings surmounted by 4 finials. Twisted side case columns. An enamel dial with blued steel hands and a cherub. A mercury compensating pendulum.

An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a gong by Marti of Paris. Circa 1900.

Height 12" / 32 cms Width 6 " / 16 cms Depth 5" / 13 cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that is serviced and sold with 12 months guarantee. UK personal delivery and setting-up. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild. Please phone us on 01179565281 to place an order, we can also Whatsapp Video and show you in more detail.

Physical Dimensions

Height

32cm (12.60")

Width

16cm (6.30")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Antique Four Glass Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1189933

Description

fig 1. An upright rectangular brass and bevelled glass mantel clock featuring an enamelled dial with hand-painted figures and a visible mercury-style pendulum. — fig 1. A Four Glass Mantel Clock

An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a gong by Marti of Paris. Circa 1900.

Height 12" / 32 cms Width 6 " / 16 cms Depth 5" / 13 cms

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From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that is serviced and sold with 12 months guarantee.

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

UK personal delivery and setting-up. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild. Please phone us on 01179565281 to place an order, we can also Whatsapp Video and show you in more detail.

Physical Dimensions

Height

32cm (12.60")

Width

16cm (6.30")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Antique Four Glass Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1189933

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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009

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A four glass mantel clock, often referred to as a crystal regulator, is a style of clock featuring bevelled glass panels on all four sides and the top, allowing the movement and pendulum to be viewed from multiple angles. This design became popular in late 19th-century France.

These timepieces typically utilise a cast brass or gilded bronze frame housing thick bevelled glass panes. The dials are often porcelain or enamelled copper, frequently featuring hand-painted motifs, and house intricate brass mechanical movements.

Authentic pieces usually feature high-quality mechanical brass movements, often stamped with maker marks such as Marti, alongside serial numbers. The glass panels should be thick and bevelled, fitted into heavy cast metal frames rather than lightweight modern stamped brass.

Place the clock on a flat surface such as a mantelpiece, console table, or sideboard where light can pass through the glass panels. Its metallic finish and transparent casing allow it to blend seamlessly with both traditional and contemporary minimalist aesthetics.

Keep the clock out of direct sunlight and away from damp areas to prevent tarnishing and mechanical wear. Clean the glass with a non-ammonia glass cleaner, dust the brass gently with a soft dry cloth, and have the movement professionally serviced every few years.

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A Four Glass Mantel Clock

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