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An Oval 4 Glass with Enamel & Diamontes
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
for sale €1,697     $1,842
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An Oval 4 Glass with Enamel & Diamontes

1900 - 1920
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A superb French four glass mantel clock. An oval case with bevelled glass panels and opening front and rear doors. Lovely coloured champleve enamel to the base and case top mouldings. An enamel dial with gilt hands and chased floral decorations around the numerals. Diamontes surrounding the dial edging. A gilt pendulum with diamontes.

An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a gong by Marti of Paris. Circa 1900.

Height 11 1/2" / 29cms Width 8" / 20cms Depth 7" / 18cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that is serviced and sold with 12 months guarantee. UK personal delivery and setting-up. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild. Please phone us on 01179565281 to place an order, we can also Whatsapp Video and show you in more detail.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Antique Four Glass Clock to the 1900s.

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SA1211261
Description
A superb French four glass mantel clock. An oval case with bevelled glass panels and opening front and rear doors. Lovely coloured champleve enamel to the base and case top mouldings. An enamel dial with gilt hands and chased floral decorations around the numerals. Diamontes surrounding the dial edging. A gilt pendulum with diamontes.
fig 1. An antique oval brass four-glass mantel clock featuring enamel borders and a jewel-encrusted dial.
fig 1. An Oval 4 Glass with Enamel & Diamontes

An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a gong by Marti of Paris. Circa 1900.

Height 11 1/2" / 29cms Width 8" / 20cms Depth 7" / 18cms

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From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that is serviced and sold with 12 months guarantee.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

UK personal delivery and setting-up. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild. Please phone us on 01179565281 to place an order, we can also Whatsapp Video and show you in more detail.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Antique Four Glass Clock to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1211261
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd Profile Page

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An Oval 4 Glass With Enamel & Diamontes
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A four-glass clock is a type of mantel or table timepiece featuring four glass panels set into a metal frame, allowing full visibility of the internal movement and pendulum from all sides. Popularised in France during the mid-to-late 19th century, these clocks combined precision horology with decorative metal craftsmanship.

These timepieces were typically constructed using cast brass or gilded bronze for the casing, fitted with thick bevelled glass panels. The dials were often made of hand-painted enamel, sometimes accented with champleve enamel borders, mercury pendulums, and decorative paste stones.

Authentic 19th-century French mantel clocks usually feature stamped movement makers marks on the back plate, such as those by Samuel Marti or Japy Freres, along with matching serial numbers. Additional indicators include hand-painted enamel dials, heavy brass construction, and finely bevelled glass plates rather than thin modern glass.

An antique brass clock serves as a focal point when placed atop a stone fireplace mantelpiece, a dark wood sideboard, or a styled bookshelf. Pairing it with minimal glass objects or contemporary framed artwork creates a balanced contrast between historic horology and modern design.

Keep the clock free from dust by gently wiping the exterior brass and glass panels with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that can remove lacquer or damage enamel trim. The mechanical movement should be routinely inspected and lubricated by a professional horologist every three to five years.
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