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Antique French Enamel Turret Clock Face

19th century
For Sale by Mark Davis Antiques (Reserved for a buyer)
Description

Antique French Enamel Turret Clock Face. The clock face retains its original enamel. Good size which would suit a domestic or commercial setting.

Dimension are approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this French Enamel Clock Face to the 19th Century.

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SA1207692
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Large store/

Monday -Sunday 9.00-18.00. By prior appointment.

Description
Antique French Enamel Turret Clock Face. The clock face retains its original enamel. Good size which would suit a domestic or commercial setting.

Dimension are approximate.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this French Enamel Clock Face to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207692
Mark Davis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008
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A large circular antique French turret clock face featuring black Roman numerals on a white enamelled surface with a riveted iron frame.
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Archive I A large circular antique French turret clock face featuring black Roman numerals on a white enamelled surface with a riveted iron frame.

Antique French Enamel Turret Clock Face

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TQ7 1NY
United Kingdom
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Mark Davis Antiques
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Location: 16 Fore Street, Kingsbridge , Devon, TQ7 1NY, United Kingdom
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A large circular antique French turret clock face featuring black Roman numerals on a white enamelled surface with a riveted iron frame.
Antique French Enamel Turret Clock Face
Ref: SA1207692
A large circular antique French turret clock face featuring black Roman numerals on a white enamelled surface with a riveted iron frame.
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A French turret clock face is a large-scale clock dial manufactured for installation on public structures such as town halls, churches, and civic buildings during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These dials were connected to internal mechanical movements to display time publicly across distances.

Turret clock dials were predominantly constructed using heavy iron or steel outer frames to withstand outdoor elements, paired with enamelled copper or iron plates. The numerals were typically painted or fused into the enamel to prevent degradation from weather exposure.

Authentic dials feature genuine vitreous enamelling over a metal substrate, often showing characteristic chipping around mounting holes or edges where the underlying iron has oxidised. Maker marks detailing the horologist or foundry, along with hand-painted or stencil-applied Roman numerals, also indicate historical authenticity.

A large architectural clock dial serves as a focal wall art piece in contemporary spaces, particularly within industrial, loft, or minimalist schemes. Hanging the dial on a focal wall creates visual scale and textural contrast against modern wall finishes.

Maintain the dial by dusting it gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to avoid lifting loose enamel. To prevent further oxidisation of bare iron frames or exposed metal patches, apply a clear microcrystalline wax thinly over exposed areas.
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