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French Mantle Clock Circa 1880
Frank Craig Antiques
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French Mantle Clock Circa 1880

19th century
Description

A highly decorative French Clock Originally retailed by the renowned companyMappin & Webb.

The movement of 8 Day duration striking the full hours and half hour on a blued steel gong. A most interesting Clock with a bowed glass viewing panel to observe the masked pendulum .

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Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194382
Dealers Internal Reference
1750
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Description
A highly decorative French Clock Originally retailed by the renowned companyMappin & Webb.

The movement of 8 Day duration striking the full hours and half hour on a blued steel gong. A most interesting Clock with a bowed glass viewing panel to observe the masked pendulum .

For further Clocks and decorative items press the

VIEW STOCK Button at the bottom of this page. Or for a more extensive inventory, you’re welcome to visit our website..

www.frankcraigantiques.com

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194382
Dealers Internal Ref
1750
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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An antique late 19th-century French gilt bronze and white alabaster mantel clock featuring a hand-painted enamel dial, floral swags, and a quiver motif on top.
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Archive I An antique late 19th-century French gilt bronze and white alabaster mantel clock featuring a hand-painted enamel dial, floral swags, and a quiver motif on top.

French mantle Clock circa 1880

Archive II An antique late 19th-century French gilt bronze and white alabaster mantel clock featuring a hand-painted enamel dial, floral swags, and a quiver motif on top. View II
Archive III An antique late 19th-century French gilt bronze and white alabaster mantel clock featuring a hand-painted enamel dial, floral swags, and a quiver motif on top. View III
Archive IV An antique late 19th-century French gilt bronze and white alabaster mantel clock featuring a hand-painted enamel dial, floral swags, and a quiver motif on top. View IV
Archive V An antique late 19th-century French gilt bronze and white alabaster mantel clock featuring a hand-painted enamel dial, floral swags, and a quiver motif on top. View V
Archive VI An antique late 19th-century French gilt bronze and white alabaster mantel clock featuring a hand-painted enamel dial, floral swags, and a quiver motif on top. View VI
Archive VII An antique late 19th-century French gilt bronze and white alabaster mantel clock featuring a hand-painted enamel dial, floral swags, and a quiver motif on top. View VII
Archive VIII An antique late 19th-century French gilt bronze and white alabaster mantel clock featuring a hand-painted enamel dial, floral swags, and a quiver motif on top. View VIII
Archive IX An antique late 19th-century French gilt bronze and white alabaster mantel clock featuring a hand-painted enamel dial, floral swags, and a quiver motif on top. View IX
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Telephone 07774 888 724 or 01803 911 878
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An antique late 19th-century French gilt bronze and white alabaster mantel clock featuring a hand-painted enamel dial, floral swags, and a quiver motif on top.
French mantle Clock circa 1880
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An antique late 19th-century French gilt bronze and white alabaster mantel clock featuring a hand-painted enamel dial, floral swags, and a quiver motif on top.
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Originating in late 19th-century France, Louis XVI revival timepieces are characteristically symmetrical, incorporating classical motifs such as floral garlands, ribbon bows, quivers, and urns. These clocks frequently feature fine gilt bronze mounts set against white marble or alabaster bases.

High-grade 19th-century French mantel clocks typically combine ormolu (cast bronze coated in gold-mercury amalgam) with white marble, alabaster, or onyx. The dial faces are predominantly crafted from fired white enamel, featuring hand-painted floral embellishments or numerals.

Authentic period examples generally display hand-engraved maker signatures or stamps on the rear brass movement, precise casting details on the gilt bronze, and heavy, solid stone bases. Movements often feature French countwheel striking mechanisms and regulation pendulums.

Place the clock as a focal piece on a marble fireplace mantelpiece, dark wood sideboard, or formal hallway console table. Pairing the ornate metallic finish with pared-back contemporary art or modern ceramics creates an effective visual contrast.

Dust the surface gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth without applying liquid chemical cleaners, which can strip historic gilding or stain porous alabaster. Mechanical movements should be serviced by a professional horologist every five to seven years.
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