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French Mantle Clock 1890-1920s
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French Mantle Clock 1890-1920s

19th century
For Sale by Arundel Clocks
Description

Hi

I have for sale a walnut/nut wood and gilded mantle clock made in France around 1890-1920s in very good original condition.

The Case

The case is in solid walnut and stands 40cm high x 20cm wide with a depth of 16cm it is in very good original condition very well looked after and has been waxed regularly over its life time , standing on gilded feet and the dial covered in a convex glass brass bezel.

The Dial

The dial is porcelain with the Roman numerals, with the black spade type hands which are all original to this very old clock.

The dial is signed by the retailer.

The Movement

The movement is an eight day time and strike , it strikes the halves and on the hour , the clock runs for eight days, via a pendulum.

The clock runs fine and the original key is present.

Overall a beautiful mantle clock that looks great on display keeping good time and looking even better. The photos do not do justice to this beautiful old clock.

I will post worldwide.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Arundel Clocks has dated this French Rococo Mantel Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1199718
Dealers Internal Reference
French Walnut Mantle
Dealers Notes

Gary, our in-house Horologist, is always happy to discuss your individual requirements: +44 7903 932602

Description
Hi

I have for sale a walnut/nut wood and gilded mantle clock made in France around 1890-1920s in very good original condition.

The Case

The case is in solid walnut and stands 40cm high x 20cm wide with a depth of 16cm it is in very good original condition very well looked after and has been waxed regularly over its life time , standing on gilded feet and the dial covered in a convex glass brass bezel.

fig 1. A late nineteenth-century French Rococo style mantel clock featuring ornate gilt mounts, a red tortoiseshell effect case, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.
fig 1. French Mantle Clock 1890-1920s

The Dial

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The dial is porcelain with the Roman numerals, with the black spade type hands which are all original to this very old clock.
Arundel Clocks

The dial is signed by the retailer.

The Movement

The movement is an eight day time and strike , it strikes the halves and on the hour , the clock runs for eight days, via a pendulum.

fig 2. A late nineteenth-century French Rococo style mantel clock featuring ornate gilt mounts, a red tortoiseshell effect case, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.
fig 2. French Mantle Clock 1890-1920s

The clock runs fine and the original key is present.

Overall a beautiful mantle clock that looks great on display keeping good time and looking even better. The photos do not do justice to this beautiful old clock.

I will post worldwide.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Arundel Clocks has dated this French Rococo Mantel Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1199718
Dealers Internal Ref
French Walnut Mantle
Arundel Clocks
Arundel Clocks
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French Mantle Clock 1890-1920s

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A late nineteenth-century French Rococo style mantel clock featuring ornate gilt mounts, a red tortoiseshell effect case, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.
French Mantle Clock 1890-1920s
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A late nineteenth-century French Rococo style mantel clock featuring ornate gilt mounts, a red tortoiseshell effect case, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.
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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialOrmolu, Tortoiseshell, Brass, Enamel
  • ColourRed and Gold
  • MotifsRocaille scrolls, Acanthus leaf mounts, Enamel dial, Cabriole feet
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This French Rococo Revival mantel clock dates from the period between 1890 and the 1920s. The piece consists of a solid walnut case with a red tortoiseshell effect finish, complemented by ornate cast ormolu and brass mounts, including acanthus leaf motifs, rocaille scrolls, and cabriole feet. The white enamel or porcelain dial displays black Roman numerals, black spade hands, and a retailer signature, and it sits behind a convex glass brass bezel. An openwork gilt finial rises above the top of the case. The clock measures 40 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 16 cm deep. It works with an eight-day time and strike movement driven by a pendulum, striking on the hours and halves, and includes the original key. The object functions as a decorative timepiece for display on a mantelpiece in a living room, study, or hallway, bringing period character to an interior.

FAQs

French Rococo style clocks, prominent during the reign of Louis XV and revived in the late nineteenth century, are characterised by asymmetrical curves, leafy acanthus scrollwork, and rich shell-like decorative elements known as rocaille.

These timepieces typically feature timber or brass cases embellished with tortoiseshell or lacquer work, decorated with cast ormolu or brass mounts, and finished with fired white enamel dials displaying hand-painted numerals.

Authentic pieces often feature maker marks stamped onto the movement backplate or dial, finely chased cast gilt mounts, double-train mechanical movements, and hand-painted enamel dials rather than printed modern paper faces.

A Rococo style mantel clock serves as a strong focal point when displayed atop a minimalist fireplace mantelpiece, marble console table, or dark wood sideboard, bridging classical craftsmanship with contemporary design schemes.

Dust the case regularly with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical polishes on gilt mounts or lacquered surfaces, and ensure the mechanical movement is serviced by a professional horologist every few years.
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