French Ormolu Figural Clock 1900 - 1920

Name: Bronze and Ormolu Figural Mantel Click
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1210986
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectMantel Clocks
Period1900 - 1920
StyleFrench Empire
MaterialPatinated Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel
ColourGold and Dark Brown
MotifsFigural carrier, Ormolu relief plinth, Enamel dial, Bun feet
SizeH 35 cm (14 in)

This French Empire mantel clock combines patinated bronze and ormolu with a classic enamel dial, presenting a dark brown and gold colour palette. The piece depicts a sculpted male farm worker carrying a circular clock face on his back, supported by an oval plinth raised on four small bun feet. The base features detailed ormolu relief decoration including figural mounts and swags along the sides, while the round dial displays black Roman numerals and delicate hands. Measuring 35 cm high, the sculpture stands securely on any standard mantelpiece, sideboard or console table in a living room, study or formal dining space. The clock works well as a decorative focal point on a traditional shelf while serving its practical timekeeping function within a classic interior scheme.

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A French figural mantel clock is a decorative timepiece crafted predominantly during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, characterised by a sculpted bronze or ormolu figure integrated into the main housing. Popularised during the French Empire and Restoration periods, these designs frequently featured allegorical, mythological, or occupational subjects.

These timepieces typically combine dark patinated bronze with fire-gilded bronze components, known as ormolu. The clock dials are commonly finished in white enamel with black Roman numerals, resting on cast metal or marble plinths housing internal brass movements.

Authentic period pieces feature heavy hand-cast bronze casting, original fire-gilded mercury finishes, and hand-chased decorative relief details on the base. The clock faces typically feature hand-painted Roman numerals alongside dual winding apertures for the pendulum movement.

Place the clock as a focal decorative object on a fireplace mantelpiece, a marble console table, or a polished wood sideboard. Setting the piece against neutral backdrops or contrasting contemporary artwork highlights the detailed bronze metalwork.

Dust metal surfaces regularly using a clean, soft camel-hair brush, avoiding water or chemical polishes that can strip historical patination and gilding. The mechanical clock movement requires servicing by a professional horologist to ensure proper lubrication and function.

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