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Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock - Fully Restored and Working
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Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock - Fully Restored and Working

19th century
Description

~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A large and highly decorative antique French Baroque drumhead clock, exquisitely cast in richly gilded bronze. The clock is raised upon a cushion-shaped base, beautifully modelled with flowing forms that evoke the movement of the sea, with stylised mythical sea creatures emerging to form the scrolling feet. Above, a bold gadrooned support rises like a cresting wave, carrying the drum case, which is framed by elaborate openwork scrolls.

Above, a bold gadrooned support rises like a cresting wave, carrying the drum case, which is framed by elaborate openwork scrolls. These finely chased mounts, reminiscent of swirling sea spray, frame the dial of gilt bronze, mounted with twelve individual enamel cartouches and fitted with blued steel hands, harmonising elegantly with the richly worked surround. The rear bezel is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen.

The French movement is of high quality and 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 hardly any wear or discolouration. The dial is also in excellent condition with just some very slight marks.

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", Depth 5 1/2"

centimetres: Height 42 cm, Width 23 cm, Depth 14 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £85 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Gilt Bronze Clock to the 1880s.

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SA1204822
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RSC3549
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Description
~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

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A large and highly decorative antique French Baroque drumhead clock, exquisitely cast in richly gilded bronze.
Dragon-Antiques.com

The clock is raised upon a cushion-shaped base, beautifully modelled with flowing forms that evoke the movement of the sea, with stylised mythical sea creatures emerging to form the scrolling feet. Above, a bold gadrooned support rises like a cresting wave, carrying the drum case, which is framed by elaborate openwork scrolls.

fig 1. An ornate French gilt bronze Baroque mantel clock featuring elaborate scrollwork casing, a top finial, and an enamel Roman numeral dial.
fig 1. Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock - Fully Restored and Working

Above, a bold gadrooned support rises like a cresting wave, carrying the drum case, which is framed by elaborate openwork scrolls. These finely chased mounts, reminiscent of swirling sea spray, frame the dial of gilt bronze, mounted with twelve individual enamel cartouches and fitted with blued steel hands, harmonising elegantly with the richly worked surround. The rear bezel is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen.

fig 2. An ornate French gilt bronze Baroque mantel clock featuring elaborate scrollwork casing, a top finial, and an enamel Roman numeral dial.
fig 2. Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock - Fully Restored and Working

The French movement is of high quality and 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.

fig 3. An ornate French gilt bronze Baroque mantel clock featuring elaborate scrollwork casing, a top finial, and an enamel Roman numeral dial.
fig 3. Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock - Fully Restored and Working

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. The dial is also in excellent condition with just some very slight marks.

fig 4. An ornate French gilt bronze Baroque mantel clock featuring elaborate scrollwork casing, a top finial, and an enamel Roman numeral dial.
fig 4. Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock - Fully Restored and Working

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", Depth 5 1/2"

centimetres: Height 42 cm, Width 23 cm, Depth 14 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £85 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Gilt Bronze Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204822
Dealers Internal Ref
RSC3549
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An ornate French gilt bronze Baroque mantel clock featuring elaborate scrollwork casing, a top finial, and an enamel Roman numeral dial.
Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock - Fully Restored and Working
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Baroque
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Enamel, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScrollwork casing, Finial crest, Enamel cartouche dial, Acanthus leaf feet
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This antique French Baroque mantel clock dates from 1880 and takes the form of a drumhead clock cast in richly gilded bronze. The piece rests upon a cushion-shaped base with scrolling feet shaped like stylised mythical sea creatures, a gadrooned support, openwork scrollwork framing the circular dial, and a finial crest at the top. The gold-coloured clock face features twelve individual enamel cartouches with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and a central chased gilt bronze decoration. The case stands 42 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 14 cm deep. Suitable for placement on a mantelpiece in a traditionally styled living room, study, or drawing room, the clock operates via an 8-day French movement that strikes on a bell and comes complete with its original pendulum, bell, and winding key. The original gilding remains clean and bright across the entire bronze surface, while the dial retains its white enamel cartouches and black numerals. The rear bezel contains glass to reveal the interior mechanism, and the front dial is also protected beneath glass. Fully overhauled by a clockmaker, the mechanism runs properly and maintains accurate time.

FAQs

Baroque style French clocks are defined by their dramatic ornamentation, symmetry, and theatricality. They frequently feature intricate cast scrollwork, foliage motifs, and ornate finials executed in gilt bronze or brass.

These clocks typically combine cast bronze or brass casings with fire-gilded gold finishes, known as ormolu. Clock dials often incorporate white enamel cartouche Roman numerals alongside glass crystals protecting the mechanical movement.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast bronze with hand-chased details visible under close examination. Look for period-appropriate mechanical pendulum movements, individual enamel numerals, and natural wear or slight patination on un-gilded areas.

A Baroque clock acts as a dramatic focal point when displayed against dark accent walls or minimalist marble surfaces. Positioning the piece on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table balances historic craftsmanship with modern interior design schemes.

Dust gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush to clean recessed scrollwork. Avoid liquid polish, water, or abrasive chemicals, as these can strip the delicate gilding layer from the underlying bronze.
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