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French Green Marble and Ormolu Mantel Timepiece
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for sale €2,633     $2,858
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French Green Marble and Ormolu Mantel Timepiece

19th century
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A French green marble and ormolu mantel timepiece, drum movement stamped LR 8759 with original cylinder platform supported by a Bacchante, the oval base with a cup and ewer c1880

Height 9"    23cm

Width 5"      13cm

Depth 3"      8cm

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.

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

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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 green marble and ormolu mantel timepiece, drum movement stamped LR 8759 with original cylinder platform supported by a Bacchante, the oval base with a cup and ewer c1880

Height 9"    23cm

Width 5"      13cm

fig 1. A French 19th-century gilt bronze figural mantel clock depicting a classical dancing figure holding a tambourine clock face upon a dark marble base.
fig 1. French Green Marble and Ormolu Mantel Timepiece

Depth 3"      8cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

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 Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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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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French Green Marble and Ormolu Mantel Timepiece

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A French 19th-century gilt bronze figural mantel clock depicting a classical dancing figure holding a tambourine clock face upon a dark marble base.
French green marble and ormolu mantel timepiece
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A French 19th-century gilt bronze figural mantel clock depicting a classical dancing figure holding a tambourine clock face upon a dark marble base.
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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialOrmolu, Gilt Bronze, Marble
  • ColourGold and Dark Green
  • MotifsClassical figure, Tambourine dial, Thyrsus staff, Marble plinth

This nineteenth-century French mantel timepiece exemplifies the Empire style in ormolu and dark green marble, finished with gold tones throughout. A classical female figure in motion supports a circular tambourine clock face with Roman numerals and rests against an oval marble plinth embellished with gilt mounts, a small pedestal cup, and a ewer. The mechanism features a stamped drum movement and an original cylinder platform. Standing 23 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 8 cm deep, the clock suits display on a traditional mantelpiece, side table, or shelf within a living room, study, or hallway. It operates as a decorative timepiece combining sculpted figural metalwork with polished stone.

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French Empire ormolu mantel clocks are characterised by gilded bronze figures mounted on marble bases, frequently depicting classical mythological themes and allegorical subjects popularised in 19th-century France.

These timepieces were typically crafted using cast bronze treated with mercury fire-gilding (ormolu), paired with polished dark marble bases and enamel or brass clock dials.

Authentic period ormolu features heavy, hand-chased cast bronze detailing, subtle casting seams, natural oxidisation on non-gilded areas, and a soft, deep gilding hue distinct from modern electroplating.

Place the clock centrally on a stone fireplace mantelpiece, a dark wood sideboard, or an entryway console table to act as a structured focal point amidst contemporary furnishings.

Dust gently with a soft dry brush or microfiber cloth. Avoid harsh liquid cleansers or abrasive polishes, as these can strip original mercury gilding and mark natural marble surfaces.
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