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French Empire Love and Fidelity Mantel Clock
Cella
for sale €2,165     $2,350
£1,850

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French Empire Love and Fidelity Mantel Clock

19th century
For Sale by Cella
Description

Early 19th century French Empire gilt bronze figural clock surmounted by a classical muse with a dove on her shoulder representing love and a dog at her side for fidelity. The base is adorned with an ormolu mount of Cupid resting in an elaborate garland. Eight day silk suspension movement. French, circa 1825.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

Cella has dated this French Empire Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221358
Dealers Internal Reference
CA1096
Dealers Notes

Based in London, we are dealers in fine decorative antiques from the 18th and 19th centuries. We specialise in this era of enlightenment, neoclassicism and the Grand Tour, with its far reaching influence on style and taste in Britain, Continental Europe and beyond: elegance in the age of Napoleon. Our extensive stock covers all aspects of this period and decorative antiques influenced by the period. We constantly source new, beautiful items and upload to our site regularly. We are first and foremost antique collectors with over thirty years of experience; we only buy what we love and we hope you will too. Additional images can be supplied on request. More items are available on our website http://www.cellantiques.co.uk. We ship worldwide.

Description
Early 19th century French Empire gilt bronze figural clock surmounted by a classical muse with a dove on her shoulder representing love and a dog at her side for fidelity. The base is adorned with an ormolu mount of Cupid resting in an elaborate garland. Eight day silk suspension movement. French, circa 1825.
Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

Cella has dated this French Empire Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221358
Dealers Internal Ref
CA1096
Cella
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in the grand tour and french decorative objects, clocks and furniture, circa 1780-1880.

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A French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a classical female figure seated beside a clock dial with a dog standing nearby.
French Empire Love and Fidelity mantel clock
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A French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a classical female figure seated beside a clock dial with a dog standing nearby.
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FAQs

Originating during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte in the early nineteenth century, Empire mantel clocks feature neoclassical themes, allegorical figures, and mercury-gilded bronze components.

These timepieces were primarily crafted from cast bronze with mercury gilding, featuring engine-turned brass dials and eight-day mechanical pendulum movements.

Authentic pieces display detailed chasing on gilt bronze surfaces, neoclassical subject matter, thread or silk-suspension pendulums in early models, and heavy fire-gilded finishes.

Position the piece as a focal point on a marble chimney piece or console table, paired alongside minimalist architectural features to highlight its metallic lustre.

Dust the surface using a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth without liquid polish, as abrasive cleaners wear away the original gold layer.
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