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French Table Clock
Samuel Orr Antique Clocks
for sale €644     $699
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Samuel Orr Antique Clocks

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French Table Clock

1900 - 1920
Description

High quality table clock.

Case mahogany with satinwood crossbanding.

Date c 1900

Timepiece only.

French movement of 8 day duration.

Super looking clock.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Samuel Orr Antique Clocks has dated this Antique French Mantel Clock to the Edwardian era.

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SA1195416
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Description
High quality table clock.

Case mahogany with satinwood crossbanding.

Date c 1900

Timepiece only.

French movement of 8 day duration.

Super looking clock.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Samuel Orr Antique Clocks has dated this Antique French Mantel Clock to the Edwardian era.

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SA1195416
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Samuel Orr Antique Clocks
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An antique French balloon-shaped wooden mantel clock featuring mahogany veneer with satinwood starburst marquetry inlay, a white dial with Roman numerals, and brass bracket feet.
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Archive I An antique French balloon-shaped wooden mantel clock featuring mahogany veneer with satinwood starburst marquetry inlay, a white dial with Roman numerals, and brass bracket feet.

French table clock

Archive II An antique French balloon-shaped wooden mantel clock featuring mahogany veneer with satinwood starburst marquetry inlay, a white dial with Roman numerals, and brass bracket feet. View II
Archive III An antique French balloon-shaped wooden mantel clock featuring mahogany veneer with satinwood starburst marquetry inlay, a white dial with Roman numerals, and brass bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An antique French balloon-shaped wooden mantel clock featuring mahogany veneer with satinwood starburst marquetry inlay, a white dial with Roman numerals, and brass bracket feet. View IV
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Samuel Orr Antique Clocks
Telephone 07860 230888
Location
36 High Street
Hurstpierpoint
Hassocks
West Sussex
BN6 9RG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/clockshop
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An antique French balloon-shaped wooden mantel clock featuring mahogany veneer with satinwood starburst marquetry inlay, a white dial with Roman numerals, and brass bracket feet.
French table clock
Ref: SA1195416
An antique French balloon-shaped wooden mantel clock featuring mahogany veneer with satinwood starburst marquetry inlay, a white dial with Roman numerals, and brass bracket feet.
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The balloon clock features an waist-shaped or bulbous upper case resembling an inverted balloon, mounted on a broader rectangular pedestal base. Popularised during the late 18th and 19th centuries, this style originated in France and Britain, blending Neoclassical symmetry with refined cabinetry work.

19th-century French table clocks were typically constructed using fine timber veneers such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, decorated with satinwood or boxwood marquetry inlays. Dial faces were often crafted from white enamel or porcelain, paired with cast brass or bronze feet and mounts.

Authentic pieces can be identified by inspecting the movement mechanism, which often features makers stamps, serial numbers, or French foundry marks on the backplate. Additional indicators include hand-cut marquetry inlay, original convex glass bezels, and natural age-related patination on brass hardware and timber surfaces.

A traditional French clock acts as a striking focal point when placed centrally on a living room mantelpiece or styled on a dark wood sideboard alongside contemporary ceramic vases. Placing the timepiece in a minimal, modern setting highlights its historic silhouette and detailed inlay work.

Timber surfaces with decorative inlay should be kept away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, cracking, or veneer lifting. Clean the exterior using a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical sprays, and consult a professional horologist for mechanical servicing.
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