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Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Fully Restored
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Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Fully Restored

19th century
Description

~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully restored ~~

A superb original antique French Rococo clock by Samuel Marti. Formed of sinuous leafy curves with floral foliate swag all in finely gilded bronze. The clock stands on a beautifully styled base. The ormolu sunburst pendulum can be seen swinging through the opening in the front of the case.

The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with beautifully delicate floral swags between the letters. It is complete with its original finely fretted gilt brass hands. The rear door is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen.

The French movement is of high quality and is by Samuel Marti. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, please ask and we will send you a link.

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with slight wear and discolouration. The dial is also excellent with just some slight chipping around the Brocot shaft.

Samuel Marti clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate

Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 16 1/2", Width 9 3/4", Depth 6 3/4"

centimetres: Height 42 cm, Width 25 cm, Depth 17 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £95 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197205
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RSC3849
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Description
~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully restored ~~

A superb original antique French Rococo clock by Samuel Marti. Formed of sinuous leafy curves with floral foliate swag all in finely gilded bronze. The clock stands on a beautifully styled base. The ormolu sunburst pendulum can be seen swinging through the opening in the front of the case.

fig 1. An ornate French Rococo gilt ormolu mantel clock featuring asymmetric scrollwork, acanthus leaf details, and a white enamel dial.
fig 1. Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Fully Restored

The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with beautifully delicate floral swags between the letters. It is complete with its original finely fretted gilt brass hands. The rear door is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen.

fig 2. An ornate French Rococo gilt ormolu mantel clock featuring asymmetric scrollwork, acanthus leaf details, and a white enamel dial.
fig 2. Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Fully Restored

The French movement is of high quality and is by Samuel Marti. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, please ask and we will send you a link.

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Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with slight wear and discolouration.
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The dial is also excellent with just some slight chipping around the Brocot shaft.

fig 3. An ornate French Rococo gilt ormolu mantel clock featuring asymmetric scrollwork, acanthus leaf details, and a white enamel dial.
fig 3. Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Fully Restored

Samuel Marti clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate

Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 16 1/2", Width 9 3/4", Depth 6 3/4"

centimetres: Height 42 cm, Width 25 cm, Depth 17 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £95 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197205
Dealers Internal Ref
RSC3849
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An ornate French Rococo gilt ormolu mantel clock featuring asymmetric scrollwork, acanthus leaf details, and a white enamel dial.
Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Fully Restored
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialOrmolu, Gilt Bronze, Enamel, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaves, Rococo scrolls, Enamel dial, Pierced lattice
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This French Rococo mantel clock dates from 1880 and takes the form of an elaborate ormolu and gilt bronze architectural case decorated with asymmetric scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and pierced lattice openings. The white enamel dial on copper features delicate floral swags, black Arabic numerals, and original fretted gilt brass hands, sitting above a visible swinging pendulum housed within the sinuous leafy curves. The fully restored 8-day Samuel Marti movement strikes on a bell and retains its original components, presented in a bright gold finish showing slight age-related wear and discolouration. Measuring 42 cm high, 25 cm wide, and 17 cm deep, the timepiece creates a striking focal point on a living room mantelpiece, drawing room table, or study shelf. Placed in a traditional or eclectic interior, it operates as a functional timepiece that adds a decorative antique element to a domestic surface.

FAQs

A French Rococo ormolu clock is a decorative timepiece featuring elaborate gilt-bronze casing characterized by asymmetrical scrolls, acanthus leaves, and naturalistic motifs popularized during the 18th and 19th centuries in France.

These clocks traditionally feature a gilt-bronze or cast brass case, a porcelain or enamelled dial, blued steel or brass hands, and a mechanical brass clock movement with a pendulum mechanism.

Authentic pieces often exhibit heavy, mercury-gilded cast bronze, fine hand-chased details, hand-painted enamel dials with French maker marks, and a pendulum movement stamped with serial numbers or foundry marks.

Position the clock as a focal point atop a marble fireplace mantel, a dark wood console table, or inside a curated bookshelf display to contrast ornate historic detail against clean, contemporary lines.

Clean the gilded surface gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or brush, avoiding harsh chemical polishes or water which can damage original gilding, and have the mechanical movement serviced regularly by a professional horologist.
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