What materials were traditionally used in French 18th-century mantel clocks?

These clocks typically combined white Carrara marble or alabaster with cast and chased gilt bronze (ormolu) and white enamelled copper dials.

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Louis Goret, Paris Calendar Clock

Name: Louis Goret, Paris Calendar Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1198929
Price: 8750 GBP
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18th century

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An important Louis XV period French mantel clock by Louis Goret of Paris. A white marble case with ormolu case mounts. A Floral cascading basket to the pediment. Fretted gilt mounts to the front and base and standing on adjustable feet.

A convex enamel dial signed 'Louis Goret a Paris' with Roman numerals and 5 minute outer dial markers. A rare feature of days of the week and days of the month to the dial with blued steel pointers. Fine quality gilt fretted hands.

An 8-day duration mechanism with an outside count wheel and silk suspension. Bell striking to the 1/2 hours and hours. Circa 1760.

Louis Goret of Paris is listed in Tardys' 'Horologers Francais' book as working in Paris from 1754.

Height 14" / 36cms Width 11" / 26cms Depth 5 1/2" / 14cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique mantel clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We can send you a detailed video by Whatsapp. Worldwide tracked sending, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Physical Dimensions

Height

36cm (14.17")

Width

26cm (10.24")

Depth

14cm (5.51")

Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 18th Century.

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SA1198929

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A convex enamel dial signed 'Louis Goret a Paris' with Roman numerals and 5 minute outer dial markers.

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A rare feature of days of the week and days of the month to the dial with blued steel pointers. Fine quality gilt fretted hands.

fig 1. An antique Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a calendar enamel dial and floral garland mounts. — fig 1. Louis Goret, Paris Calendar Clock

An 8-day duration mechanism with an outside count wheel and silk suspension. Bell striking to the 1/2 hours and hours. Circa 1760.

Louis Goret of Paris is listed in Tardys' 'Horologers Francais' book as working in Paris from 1754.

fig 2. An antique Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a calendar enamel dial and floral garland mounts. — fig 2. Louis Goret, Paris Calendar Clock

Height 14" / 36cms Width 11" / 26cms Depth 5 1/2" / 14cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique mantel clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We can send you a detailed video by Whatsapp. Worldwide tracked sending, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Physical Dimensions

Height

36cm (14.17")

Width

26cm (10.24")

Depth

14cm (5.51")

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1198929

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Louis XVI style mantel clocks are characterized by neoclassical symmetry, classical motifs such as urns and floral garlands, and high-quality fire-gilded bronze mounts set against white marble or alabaster bodies.

Authentic pieces feature finely hand-chased mercury gilding, hand-lettered enamel dials often signed by Parisian clockmakers, and movement plates stamped with maker details or serial numbers.

A Louis XVI clock works best as a singular focal point on a simple stone fireplace mantelpiece, marble console table, or minimalist sideboard to highlight its detailed metalwork.

Dust marble surfaces gently with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemicals, while cleaning ormolu mounts only with a dry brush to prevent removing the delicate gold mercury gilding.

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