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A Regulator Style Mantel Clock
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A Regulator Style Mantel Clock

19th century
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A quality French mantel clock in the regulator style. An ebonised case with finely detailed inlays and brass edging. A glass front, arched side panels and back door. A regulator type pendulum with compensating brass and steel. A silvered centre marked 'R A' for retard/advance adjustments. An enamel dial with 'moon' blued steel hands and a gilt bezel surround. Indistinctly signed 'Fenard' to the dial.

An 8-day duration mechanism marked Paris, striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a bell. Circa 1880.

Height 18" / 46cms Width 10 1/2" / 27cms Depth 4 1/2" / 12cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique mantel clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We can send you a detailed video by Whatsapp. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Ebonised Regulator Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

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SA1237303
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A quality French mantel clock in the regulator style. An ebonised case with finely detailed inlays and brass edging. A glass front, arched side panels and back door. A regulator type pendulum with compensating brass and steel. A silvered centre marked 'R A' for retard/advance adjustments. An enamel dial with 'moon' blued steel hands and a gilt bezel surround. Indistinctly signed 'Fenard' to the dial.
fig 1. An ebonised wooden mantel clock featuring floral brass and mother of pearl marquetry inlay, an arched glass front displaying a gridiron pendulum, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.
fig 1. A Regulator Style Mantel Clock

An 8-day duration mechanism marked Paris, striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a bell. Circa 1880.

Height 18" / 46cms Width 10 1/2" / 27cms Depth 4 1/2" / 12cms

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From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique mantel clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We can send you a detailed video by Whatsapp. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Ebonised Regulator Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237303
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I An ebonised wooden mantel clock featuring floral brass and mother of pearl marquetry inlay, an arched glass front displaying a gridiron pendulum, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.

A Regulator Style Mantel Clock

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Archive II An ebonised wooden mantel clock featuring floral brass and mother of pearl marquetry inlay, an arched glass front displaying a gridiron pendulum, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals. View II
Archive III An ebonised wooden mantel clock featuring floral brass and mother of pearl marquetry inlay, an arched glass front displaying a gridiron pendulum, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals. View III
Archive IV An ebonised wooden mantel clock featuring floral brass and mother of pearl marquetry inlay, an arched glass front displaying a gridiron pendulum, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals. View IV
Archive V An ebonised wooden mantel clock featuring floral brass and mother of pearl marquetry inlay, an arched glass front displaying a gridiron pendulum, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals. View V
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Telephone 0117 956 5281
Location
Bristol
United Kingdom
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 134
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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An ebonised wooden mantel clock featuring floral brass and mother of pearl marquetry inlay, an arched glass front displaying a gridiron pendulum, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.
A Regulator Style Mantel Clock
Ref: SA1237303
An ebonised wooden mantel clock featuring floral brass and mother of pearl marquetry inlay, an arched glass front displaying a gridiron pendulum, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Brass, Glass, Mother of Pearl
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Gridiron pendulum, Arched glazed case, Roman numeral dial

A regulator mantel clock is designed with a focus on precision timekeeping, historically featuring compensated pendulums, such as gridiron or mercury mechanisms, housed within glazed cases that expose the pendulum and movement.

These timepieces frequently feature ebonised or dark hardwood cases embellished with brass or mother-of-pearl marquetry, glass side panels, brass gearwork, and white enamel dials with hand-painted Roman numerals.

Authentic examples feature heavy brass mechanical movements with hand-finished components, enamel dials showing minor age-related crazing or hairline marks, and gridiron pendulums marked with calibration initials such as R and A.

Position the timepiece on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or library shelf to serve as a structured, classic focal point alongside minimal modern artwork and decorative ceramics.

Clean the exterior casing using a soft dry cloth, avoid liquid polishes on delicate marquetry inlays, ensure the clock rests on a completely level surface, and have the mechanical movement lubricated by a professional horologist.
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