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A French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock of Elephant Form
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Walton House Antiques

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A French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock of Elephant Form

19th century
Description

A French bronze and ormolu mantel clock of elephant form. The movement is stamped J. Lefebure Fils, Paris no. 897 numbered pendulum, supported on the animals back and surmounted by a Chinese figure with a parasol 1875

Height 19" 49cm

Width 12" 31cm

Depth 7" 18cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this French Elephant Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09541785
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-165 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
French movement stamped J. Lefebure Fils: Paris maker working in the 1870s.
White enamel dial with pierced gilt hands: standard late nineteenth-century French clock making.
Dark patinated bronze elephant under rich gilding: popular Napoleon III period chinoiserie design.
Pierced rococo scroll base cast in heavy bronze: high-grade late nineteenth-century Parisian metalwork.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1220255
Dealers Internal Reference
RP108
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
A French bronze and ormolu mantel clock of elephant form. The movement is stamped J. Lefebure Fils, Paris no.
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897 numbered pendulum, supported on the animals back and surmounted by a Chinese figure with a parasol 1875.
Walton House Antiques
fig 1. A French Louis XV style mantel clock featuring a dark patinated bronze elephant supporting an ormolu clock drum topped with a figure holding a parasol, mounted on a gilded rocaille base.
fig 1. A French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock of Elephant Form

Height 19" 49cm

Width 12" 31cm

Depth 7" 18cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this French Elephant Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09541785
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-165 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
French movement stamped J. Lefebure Fils: Paris maker working in the 1870s.
White enamel dial with pierced gilt hands: standard late nineteenth-century French clock making.
Dark patinated bronze elephant under rich gilding: popular Napoleon III period chinoiserie design.
Pierced rococo scroll base cast in heavy bronze: high-grade late nineteenth-century Parisian metalwork.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1220255
Dealers Internal Ref
RP108
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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A French Louis XV style mantel clock featuring a dark patinated bronze elephant supporting an ormolu clock drum topped with a figure holding a parasol, mounted on a gilded rocaille base.
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Archive I A French Louis XV style mantel clock featuring a dark patinated bronze elephant supporting an ormolu clock drum topped with a figure holding a parasol, mounted on a gilded rocaille base.

A French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock of Elephant Form

Archive II A French Louis XV style mantel clock featuring a dark patinated bronze elephant supporting an ormolu clock drum topped with a figure holding a parasol, mounted on a gilded rocaille base. View II
Archive III A French Louis XV style mantel clock featuring a dark patinated bronze elephant supporting an ormolu clock drum topped with a figure holding a parasol, mounted on a gilded rocaille base. View III
Archive IV A French Louis XV style mantel clock featuring a dark patinated bronze elephant supporting an ormolu clock drum topped with a figure holding a parasol, mounted on a gilded rocaille base. View IV
Archive V A French Louis XV style mantel clock featuring a dark patinated bronze elephant supporting an ormolu clock drum topped with a figure holding a parasol, mounted on a gilded rocaille base. View V
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BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
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A French Louis XV style mantel clock featuring a dark patinated bronze elephant supporting an ormolu clock drum topped with a figure holding a parasol, mounted on a gilded rocaille base.
A French bronze and ormolu mantel clock of elephant form
Ref: SA1220255
A French Louis XV style mantel clock featuring a dark patinated bronze elephant supporting an ormolu clock drum topped with a figure holding a parasol, mounted on a gilded rocaille base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV
  • MaterialPatinated Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel
  • ColourGold and Black
  • MotifsElephant figure, Chinoiserie parasol top, Rocaille scrollwork base, Enamel dial
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This nineteenth century French Louis XV style mantel clock displays a dark patinated bronze elephant supporting an ormolu clock drum. The piece uses gold and black materials, including a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, winding holes, and a decorated top fixture featuring a figure holding a parasol, alongside an ornate rocaille scrollwork base. Visible hardware includes ornamental clock hands and winding arbors on the circular dial face. Measuring 49 cm high, 31 cm wide, and 18 cm deep, the item functions as a decorative timepiece. Placement suits a prominent mantelpiece surface within a living room, study, or traditional hallway display setting. The composition incorporates detailed sculptural casting throughout the animal figure, base, and upper ornamentation, presenting a striking decorative accent for interior display.

FAQs

A pendule a lelephant is an 18th-century French mantel clock design where the clock drum rests upon the back of a patinated bronze elephant. Popularised during the Louis XV period, these timepieces often feature gilded Rococo scrollwork and Chinoiserie figures.

These clocks are primarily constructed using cast bronze that is either patinated for a dark finish or fire-gilded to create ormolu. The clock face usually features an enamelled dial with Roman numerals and cast brass movement components.

Authentic pieces feature asymmetrical Rococo scrollwork, high-quality casting with hand-chased details, and heavy gilded or patinated finishes. Movement plates often bear French maker stamps or serial numbers on the back, along with white enamel dials.

Place the clock as a focal point on a marble fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or executive desk. It pairs well with minimalist backdrops, classic gilded mirrors, and dark wood panelling.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft bristle brush for intricate scrollwork. Avoid harsh chemical polishes or water, as liquid can compromise the original fire-gilded finish and dull patinated metal.
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