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French Striking Clock
Samuel Orr Antique Clocks
for sale €527     $572
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Samuel Orr Antique Clocks

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French Striking Clock

19th century
Description

Date c 1890

Movement 8day duration,

Striking hours & half on gong.

Good attractive clock.

Dial signed Russell & Co Paris.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

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

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SA1198830
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Description
Date c 1890

Movement 8day duration,

Striking hours & half on gong.

Good attractive clock.

Dial signed Russell & Co Paris.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1198830
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Sq dial
Samuel Orr Antique Clocks
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2023
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Samuel Orr Antique Clocks
Telephone 07860 230888
Location
36 High Street
Hurstpierpoint
Hassocks
West Sussex
BN6 9RG
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century French striking mantel clock set within a dark wood and brass-trimmed case with a white enamel dial displaying Roman numerals.
French striking clock
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A nineteenth-century French striking mantel clock set within a dark wood and brass-trimmed case with a white enamel dial displaying Roman numerals.
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A French striking mantel clock is a spring-driven table timepiece manufactured in France during the nineteenth century, designed to sit on a chimney piece or sideboard. These clocks incorporate precision brass movements that strike the hours and half-hours on an internal bell or gong.

Nineteenth-century French clocks frequently combine cast brass, bronze, and ormolu mounts with hard timber cases made from rosewood, mahogany, or ebonised fruitwood. Dials were typically crafted from fired white enamel over copper with hand-painted Roman numerals.

Authentic French movements generally feature circular brass backplates stamped with maker marks, serial numbers, or medals of exposition. The escapement mechanism, countwheel or rack-striking assembly, and pendulum suspension are characteristic of French horological manufacturing from that era.

Place the clock as a focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble console table, or dark wood bookshelf. Pairing the timepiece with minimalist modern artwork or contemporary ceramic vessels creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Keep the clock casing free from dust using a dry microfiber cloth and avoid applying harsh chemical polishes to lacquered brass elements. Mechanical movements require periodic servicing by a qualified horologist every five to seven years to ensure reliable operation.
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