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A French Gilt and Marble Mantel Clock
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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A French Gilt and Marble Mantel Clock

1900 - 1920
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A good quality French gilt mantel clock. Lovely quality original gilding to the cast bronze mounts. A white marble concave base front and sides with decorative gilt mouldings and adjustable feet. A convex enamel dial with gilt pierced hands. Bevelled glass to the front window showing the sunburst pendulum. Circa 1910.

An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a bell marked SH of Paris.

Height 13 1/2" / 31cms Width 8" / 20cms Depth 6 1/2" / 17cms

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

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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this French Gilt Mantel Clock to the 1910s.

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Description
A good quality French gilt mantel clock. Lovely quality original gilding to the cast bronze mounts. A white marble concave base front and sides with decorative gilt mouldings and adjustable feet. A convex enamel dial with gilt pierced hands. Bevelled glass to the front window showing the sunburst pendulum. Circa 1910.
fig 1. A French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, an ornate ribbon bow crest, floral swags, and a white marble plinth base.
fig 1. A French Gilt and Marble Mantel Clock

An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a bell marked SH of Paris.

Height 13 1/2" / 31cms Width 8" / 20cms Depth 6 1/2" / 17cms

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

Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. UK personal delivery and setting-up. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild. We can also Whatsapp Video and show you in more detail.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this French Gilt Mantel Clock to the 1910s.

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SA1225426
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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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Telephone 0117 956 5281
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Bristol
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A French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, an ornate ribbon bow crest, floral swags, and a white marble plinth base.
A French Gilt and Marble Mantel Clock
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A French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, an ornate ribbon bow crest, floral swags, and a white marble plinth base.
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Originating in 18th-century France, gilt bronze mantel clocksfrequently referred to as pendules de chemineewere created to adorn fireplace mantels and reception rooms. These decorative clocks feature ornate metalwork, fire-gilded bronze casing, and porcelain or enamel dials reflecting classical styles such as Louis XVI.

Authentic French mantel clocks from this period feature cast ormolu or gilt brass cases, white enamel dials with hand-painted numerals, and solid marble or onyx bases. The internal mechanism typically utilizes a mechanical pendulum movement with countwheel striking components.

Look for fine hand-chased metalwork, heavy cast bronze construction, and a vitreous enamel dial with dual winding arbors. Antique French clock movements often bear maker marks, serial numbers, or Parisian foundry stamps on the rear brass movement plate.

Position the clock as a focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble console table, or grand sideboard to create visual contrast against modern architectural lines. Pairing the clock with contemporary artwork or minimalist ceramics helps balance the detailed gilded metalwork.

Dust the exterior gently using a soft microfibre cloth or soft bristle brush, avoiding harsh chemical cleansers or metal polishes that can strip the delicate gilded layer. Mechanical movements require professional lubrication and servicing by a qualified horologist every five to seven years.
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