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Fine Early 19th Century French Green Onyx Mantel Clock by Charles À Orléans, Circa 1830
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Fine Early 19th Century French Green Onyx Mantel Clock by Charles À Orléans, Circa 1830

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A fine and decorative early 19th century French mantel clock, dating to circa 1830, the movement signed “Charles à Orléans.”

The architectural case is constructed from richly figured green onyx, with a rounded top and stepped plinth base. The front is embellished with an attractive gilt-bronze mount in the form of ribbon-tied drapery and tassels.

The circular dial has a finely engine-turned gilt centre surrounded by a white enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals, enclosed within a decorative rope-twist gilt bezel. The dial is signed Charles à Orléans.

The two-train movement is accessed through a glazed door to the reverse and strikes on a bell.

A particularly attractive French mantel clock, combining the beautifully figured translucent green onyx with restrained gilt-metal decoration.

French, circa 1830.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this French Green Onyx Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1232566
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C2886
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A fine and decorative early 19th century French mantel clock, dating to circa 1830, the movement signed “Charles à Orléans.”
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The architectural case is constructed from richly figured green onyx, with a rounded top and stepped plinth base.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The front is embellished with an attractive gilt-bronze mount in the form of ribbon-tied drapery and tassels.

fig 1. An early nineteenth-century French mantel clock constructed from polished green onyx with an arched case, gilt-bronze ribbon swag mount, and a central dial with Roman numerals.
fig 1. Fine Early 19th Century French Green Onyx Mantel Clock by Charles À Orléans, Circa 1830

The circular dial has a finely engine-turned gilt centre surrounded by a white enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals, enclosed within a decorative rope-twist gilt bezel. The dial is signed Charles à Orléans.

fig 2. An early nineteenth-century French mantel clock constructed from polished green onyx with an arched case, gilt-bronze ribbon swag mount, and a central dial with Roman numerals.
fig 2. Fine Early 19th Century French Green Onyx Mantel Clock by Charles À Orléans, Circa 1830

The two-train movement is accessed through a glazed door to the reverse and strikes on a bell.

A particularly attractive French mantel clock, combining the beautifully figured translucent green onyx with restrained gilt-metal decoration.

French, circa 1830.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this French Green Onyx Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232566
Dealers Internal Ref
C2886
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I An early nineteenth-century French mantel clock constructed from polished green onyx with an arched case, gilt-bronze ribbon swag mount, and a central dial with Roman numerals.

Fine Early 19th Century French Green Onyx Mantel Clock by Charles À Orléans, Circa 1830

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An early nineteenth-century French mantel clock constructed from polished green onyx with an arched case, gilt-bronze ribbon swag mount, and a central dial with Roman numerals.
Fine Early 19th Century French Green Onyx Mantel Clock by Charles à Orléans, circa 1830
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An early nineteenth-century French mantel clock constructed from polished green onyx with an arched case, gilt-bronze ribbon swag mount, and a central dial with Roman numerals.
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French Restoration mantel clocks produced in the early nineteenth century feature architectural forms crafted from natural stone, such as marble or green onyx. Decorated with gilded bronze mounts, these timepieces reflect late Neoclassical design traditions that remained popular throughout French horological history.

These clocks are constructed using polished slabs of natural green onyx or marble paired with cast ormolu or gilt bronze ornamentation. The internal movement consists of precision-cut brass plates, gears, and steel arbours housed behind a glass-covered dial.

Authentic period examples often feature maker signatures hand-engraved or painted on the dial or mechanical movement backplate. They also exhibit heavy stone cases, hand-chased mercury gilding on bronze mounts, and original pendulum-driven striking mechanisms.

Position the clock centrally on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or library desk to serve as a focal point. Balance the visual weight of the stone by pairing it with minimalist ceramics, modern framed artwork, or simple brass candleholders.

Wipe the stone casing with a soft, slightly damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals or acidic cleaners that erode onyx. Dust gilt bronze mounts gently using a dry soft-bristled brush, and ensure the mechanical movement is oiled and serviced by a qualified horologist every five years.
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