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French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Jean-baptiste Delettrez
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French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Jean-baptiste Delettrez

19th century
Description

An excellent quality gilt bronze mantel clock with finely cast case by renowned maker Jean Baptiste Delettrez. The case has acanthus and laurel leaf moulding with scroll leaf design to the plinth base, egg and dart moulding and pineapple finials. The case has inset porcelain panels delicately hand painted of birds and cherubs within a gilt and pink border, surmounted with porcelain urn.

The white enamel dial has Roman numerals and the movement is an eight day duration which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell.

The movement and back plate is stamped with the makers name

JBD

J.B DELETTREZ

62 Rue Charlot

The clock movement has been serviced, and comes with a 12 month guarantee.

Height - 35.5 cm (14 inches)

Width - 24 cm (9 ½ inches)

Depth - 14 cm (5 ½ inches)

Circa - 1880

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Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

This item will be dispatched within a couple of working days of purchase. Delivery is usually next day and items will be provided with a tracking number. They are packaged to a high standard, double boxed, bubble wrapped and bedded in foam. Our preferred courier is Parcelforce, however we may send with a different courier occasionally.

All of our items can be collected.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235259
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ABOUT - Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has been established in Macclesfield, Cheshire for 35 years. We sell high quality antique furniture, clocks, lighting and decorative items ready for your home, to the general public and interior designers around the world from our showroom. Our stock inventory consists of decorative Continental, English and Oriental items ranging from the 18th century through to the 20th century.

PAYMENT - We accept BACS payment but we also accept debit and credit card and PayPal through our own website. All items come with an invoice with description and age.

Description
An excellent quality gilt bronze mantel clock with finely cast case by renowned maker Jean Baptiste Delettrez.
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The case has acanthus and laurel leaf moulding with scroll leaf design to the plinth base, egg and dart moulding and pineapple finials.
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The case has inset porcelain panels delicately hand painted of birds and cherubs within a gilt and pink border, surmounted with porcelain urn.

fig 1. An antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted pink porcelain panels, a porcelain urn finial, and an enamel dial with Roman numerals.
fig 1. French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Jean-baptiste Delettrez

The white enamel dial has Roman numerals and the movement is an eight day duration which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell.

The movement and back plate is stamped with the makers name

JBD

J.B DELETTREZ

fig 2. An antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted pink porcelain panels, a porcelain urn finial, and an enamel dial with Roman numerals.
fig 2. French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Jean-baptiste Delettrez

62 Rue Charlot

The clock movement has been serviced, and comes with a 12 month guarantee.

Height - 35.5 cm (14 inches)

Width - 24 cm (9 ½ inches)

Depth - 14 cm (5 ½ inches)

Circa - 1880

Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

fig 3. An antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted pink porcelain panels, a porcelain urn finial, and an enamel dial with Roman numerals.
fig 3. French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Jean-baptiste Delettrez

This item will be dispatched within a couple of working days of purchase. Delivery is usually next day and items will be provided with a tracking number. They are packaged to a high standard, double boxed, bubble wrapped and bedded in foam. Our preferred courier is Parcelforce, however we may send with a different courier occasionally.

All of our items can be collected.

View more items on our website www.arrowsmithantiques.com

Height
35.5cm (13.98")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235259
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Archive I An antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted pink porcelain panels, a porcelain urn finial, and an enamel dial with Roman numerals.

French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Jean-baptiste Delettrez

Archive II An antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted pink porcelain panels, a porcelain urn finial, and an enamel dial with Roman numerals. View II
Archive III An antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted pink porcelain panels, a porcelain urn finial, and an enamel dial with Roman numerals. View III
Archive IV An antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted pink porcelain panels, a porcelain urn finial, and an enamel dial with Roman numerals. View IV
Archive V An antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted pink porcelain panels, a porcelain urn finial, and an enamel dial with Roman numerals. View V
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An antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted pink porcelain panels, a porcelain urn finial, and an enamel dial with Roman numerals.
French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Jean-Baptiste Delettrez
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An antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted pink porcelain panels, a porcelain urn finial, and an enamel dial with Roman numerals.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI Revival
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Ormolu, Porcelain, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsPorcelain urn finial, Hand-painted cherub panel, Acorn side finials, Chased bronze scrolling
  • SizeH 35.5 cm (14 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

FAQs

A nineteenth-century French ormolu mantel clock is characterised by its cast-bronze casing finished with gold gilding, often integrated with hand-painted porcelain panels or enamel dials. These timepieces were designed as decorative centrepieces for fireplaces and salons during the Louis XV, Louis XVI, and Napoleon III periods.

These clocks typically combine cast bronze finished with ormolu gilding, hand-painted porcelain panels resembling Sevres designs, and white enamel dials featuring Roman numerals. Internal mechanical movements were crafted from heavy brass with steel pinions.

Authentic French clocks often feature maker stamps or serial numbers on the brass movement backplate, hand-carved chasing on the gilt bronze, and hand-painted detailing on porcelain elements rather than printed transfers. The weight of heavy cast bronze rather than lighter spelter or zinc alloy is another indicator.

Position the clock centrally on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or formal entryway console table to act as a visual focal point. Contrast the gilded ornamentation against matte neutral walls or dark tones like navy or forest green.

Dust the exterior gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid polishes or abrasive cleaners which can strip original gilt layers. Consult a professional horologist for internal movement servicing and oiling every three to five years.
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