French Ormolu Mantel Clock 19th Century

Name: Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian French Mantle Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1206551
Price: 1195 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectMantel Clocks
Period19th century
StyleLouis XVI Revival
MaterialGilt Bronze, Brass, Enamel
ColourGold
MotifsUrn finial, Acanthus scrollwork, Enamel dial, Paw feet
SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 27 cm (11 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This 1880 Victorian French mantel clock stands 38 cm high, 27 cm wide, and 14 cm deep. The piece is designed in the Louis XVI Revival style, formed from gilt bronze, brass, and enamel with a gold colour. The ornate case includes an urn finial at the top, circular enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, original hands, acanthus scrollwork, and shaped paw feet. The movement is an eight-day mechanism striking on a bell. In a modern home, this mantel clock provides a decorative timekeeping feature suitable for placement on a mantelpiece in a living room, study, or hallway. Visual inspection reveals several distinct elements not mentioned in the dealer text, including the stepped rectangular base, the beaded moulding encircling the white enamel dial, and the delicate floral garlands draped across the lower plinth. The gilt bronze finish shows a warm, aged patina across its intricate surfaces, with natural tonal variations highlighting the relief carving of the scrollwork and feet. The dial features crisp blue painted numerals alongside winding arbours positioned near the lower edge. Placed on a suitable surface, the clock functions as a classic focal point while bringing period character to an interior setting.

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A 19th-century French Ormolu mantel clock is characterized by its cast bronze casing gilded with gold amalgam, detailed classical ornamentation, and a precise spring-driven movement. Often designed to sit atop a fireplace mantel or console, these timepieces combine fine horology with decorative sculpture.

These timepieces typically feature cast bronze or brass cases treated with Ormolu gilding, enamel dials with painted Roman or Arabic numerals, steel hands, and internal brass clockworks with pendulum mechanisms.

Authentic period pieces exhibit cast assembly marks, hand-chased metal details, fine enamel dials with twin winding holes, and French movement maker stamps or serial numbers impressed directly onto the back plate.

Place the clock as a central focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or marble console table. Pairing gilt metal finishes with muted wall colours or contemporary minimalist cabinetry creates a balanced focal contrast.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a fine camel-hair brush to prevent dirt accumulation in carved recesses. Avoid liquid metal polishes or abrasive cleaners, as these can strip the original gold gilding.

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