Which materials are traditionally used in four-glass mantel clocks?

These clocks typically feature gilt-brass cases, bevelled glass panes, enamelled dials with delicate painted details, and mercury-compensated pendulum assemblies.

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A Fine Small French Four Glass Mantel Clock by Tiffany

Name: A Fine Small French Four Glass Mantel Clock by Tiffany
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1199574
Price: 3650 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

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Description

A typical high quality, 8-day French movement striking the hours and half hours on a gong via a rack striking system. The back of the movement stamped Samuel Marti (the maker) and Tiffany (the retailer). Original blued steel, non matching hands.

The 4” white enamel dial features pretty floral swags, a decorative cast bezel, and Brocot fine regulation above the 12 ‘o’clock position.

The high quality gilt brass case features thick beveled glass all round to allow views of the movement and pendulum.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 9 ½ or 24 cm

CIRCA. 1890-1900

Provenance: Private collection, UK

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Height

24cm (9.45")

Declaration

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this French Four Glass Mantel Clock to the 1890s.

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The 4” white enamel dial features pretty floral swags, a decorative cast bezel, and Brocot fine regulation above the 12 ‘o’clock position.

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The high quality gilt brass case features thick beveled glass all round to allow views of the movement and pendulum.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 9 ½ or 24 cm

CIRCA. 1890-1900

Provenance: Private collection, UK

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Physical Dimensions

Height

24cm (9.45")

Date of Manufacture

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this French Four Glass Mantel Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1199574

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A FINE SMALL FRENCH FOUR GLASS MANTEL CLOCK BY TIFFANY

A French four-glass mantel clock is a nineteenth-century tabletop timepiece enclosed on all four sides by bevelled glass panels set within a brass frame, allowing internal movement components to remain visible.

Authentic pieces generally feature stamped French movement maker marks on the back plate, hand-painted enamel dials, heavy bevelled glass plates, and mercury pendulum jars rather than solid metal pendulums.

Place the clock on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble console table, or executive desk alongside modern artwork or ceramics to create a contrast between classical horology and modern aesthetics.

Clean glass panels using a soft microfibre cloth slightly dampened with water, avoid abrasive metal polishes on the gilt finish, and ensure movement servicing is performed by a qualified horologist every five to seven years.

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