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French Rococo Mantel Clock Gilt Antique 1880
Canonbury Antiques
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French Rococo Mantel Clock Gilt Antique 1880

19th century
Description

Lovely antique French mantel clock in gilt

Classic rococo look with scrolls and rocaille motifs

Circa 1880 date

Features a balance wheel escapement

Great patina to the gilt which is really well cast, very fine and detailed

Full working order 8 day duration

Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Offered in great condition

Our showroom is just north of London in Hertfordshire, please get in touch if you would like to make an appointment

Dimensions:

Height: 28 CM / 11 Inches

Width: 12.5 CM / 4.75 Inches

Depth: 21 CM / 8.25 CM Weight: 3.1 KG

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Gilt Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

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SA1215268
Description
Lovely antique French mantel clock in gilt

Classic rococo look with scrolls and rocaille motifs

Circa 1880 date

Features a balance wheel escapement

Great patina to the gilt which is really well cast, very fine and detailed

fig 1. A late 19th-century French Rococo gilt metal mantel clock featuring ornate acanthus leaf scrollwork surrounding a circular dial with Roman numerals.
fig 1. French Rococo Mantel Clock Gilt Antique 1880

Full working order 8 day duration

Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets

Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Offered in great condition

“
Our showroom is just north of London in Hertfordshire, please get in touch if you would like to make an appointment.
Canonbury Antiques

Dimensions:

Height: 28 CM / 11 Inches

Width: 12.5 CM / 4.75 Inches

Depth: 21 CM / 8.25 CM Weight: 3.1 KG

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this French Gilt Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215268
Canonbury Antiques
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A late 19th-century French Rococo gilt metal mantel clock featuring ornate acanthus leaf scrollwork surrounding a circular dial with Roman numerals.
French Rococo Mantel Clock Gilt Antique 1880
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FAQs

French Rococo mantel clocks, originating in the 18th century and widely revived in the late 19th century, are defined by asymmetrical scrollwork, naturalistic foliage motifs, and ornate cast metal cases, frequently finished with gilding.

Antique gilt mantel clocks typically feature cast bronze or brass cases treated with fire-gilding or electroplating, housing mechanical brass clockworks with metal or enamel dials.

Authentic late 19th-century French clocks feature stamped movement maker marks, heavy cast metal construction with hand-chased detailing, and traditional pendulum-driven mechanical movements.

A gilt Rococo mantel clock serves as a central focal point when placed on a marble fireplace mantelpiece, a dark wood sideboard, or a styled bookshelf alongside contemporary accents.

Dust gilt brass surfaces gently using a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical polishes or water which can strip or damage original gilded finishes.
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