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Stunning Large Antique Bronze Father Time Clock with French Movement Working

19th century
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Stunning Large Antique Bronze Father Time Clock With French Movement Working.

This absolutely stunning clock has a solid bronze figural case cast in bronze. The case is cast in beautiful detail and depicts father time. It’s a wonderful bronze sculpture in its own right but made even better by the fantastic feature of having a working clock to the bottom right of the sculpture.

The dial of the clock is then set out in black Roman numerals with a thin ring to the outside marking the minutes. It is then fitted with two beautifully shaped hands as well as a brass bezel that is shaped to fit the round bronze housing.

The movement is then wound and adjusted from the back. It is a fantastic french movement that is ticking away perfectly.

The clock measures approximately:

- 18.25” / 46.5cm Tall.

- 10” / 25.5cm Wide.

- 5.5” / 14cm Deep:

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N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Antique Bronze Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1193399
Description
Stunning Large Antique Bronze Father Time Clock With French Movement Working.

This absolutely stunning clock has a solid bronze figural case cast in bronze. The case is cast in beautiful detail and depicts father time.

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It’s a wonderful bronze sculpture in its own right but made even better by the fantastic feature of having a working clock to the bottom right of the sculpture.
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fig 1. A dark bronze sculptural mantel clock featuring a winged figure of Father Time holding a scythe alongside a round clock face with Roman numerals.
fig 1. Stunning Large Antique Bronze Father Time Clock with French Movement Working

The dial of the clock is then set out in black Roman numerals with a thin ring to the outside marking the minutes. It is then fitted with two beautifully shaped hands as well as a brass bezel that is shaped to fit the round bronze housing.

fig 2. A dark bronze sculptural mantel clock featuring a winged figure of Father Time holding a scythe alongside a round clock face with Roman numerals.
fig 2. Stunning Large Antique Bronze Father Time Clock with French Movement Working

The movement is then wound and adjusted from the back. It is a fantastic french movement that is ticking away perfectly.

The clock measures approximately:

18.25” / 46.5cm Tall.

10” / 25.5cm Wide.

5.5” / 14cm Deep:

Date of Manufacture

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Antique Bronze Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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A dark bronze sculptural mantel clock featuring a winged figure of Father Time holding a scythe alongside a round clock face with Roman numerals.
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A Father Time figural mantel clock is a decorative 19th-century timepiece featuring an allegorical sculpture of Chronos or Father Time, typically depicted with wings and a scythe. These clocks were popularised in France and Britain during the Victorian era as symbolic representations of time and mortality.

These timepieces were commonly cast in bronze or spelter with a dark patination, paired with brass clock bezels and white enamel dials. Internal movements typically comprised brass plates, steel pinions, and pendulum mechanisms.

Authentic examples feature detailed cast bronze modelling, crisp hand-chased details, and natural patina wear in high-touch areas. Examining French movement maker marks on the backplate, white enamel dial construction, and traditional assembly screws further verifies period authenticity.

Position the sculptural clock on a fireplace mantel, sideboard top, or library bookshelf as an architectural focal point. Complement the dark bronze tone with natural timber surfaces, metallic accents, or minimalist backdrop plasterwork to highlight its silhouette.

Dust the bronze figure regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that strip the original patina. Horological movements require professional servicing and light oiling every three to five years to ensure functional longevity.
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