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Louis XVI Gilt Clock Garniture Set Candelabras 1880
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Louis XVI Gilt Clock Garniture Set Candelabras 1880

19th century
Description

A magnificent 19th-century French clock garniture set in gilt bronze, richly ornamented in the Louis XVI Revival style

All working 7 day duration

Great patina to the gilt

Circa 1880

The clock has a Roman numeral enamel dial and ornate hands

The architectural clock case is adorned with intricate scrollwork, laurel garlands, classical masks and a central flaming urn finia

Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques market

Offered in great condition

Our showroom is just north of London in Hertfordshire, please get in touch if you would like to make an appointment

Dimensions:

Clock

Height: 43 CM / 16 Inches

Length: 29 CM / 11 Inches

Width: 13 CM / 5 Inches

Weight: 10.9 KG

Candelabras

Height: 49 CM / 19 Inches

Length: 26 CM / 10 Inches

Width: 17 CM / 6 Inches

Weight: 4 KG

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239973
Description
A magnificent 19th-century French clock garniture set in gilt bronze, richly ornamented in the Louis XVI Revival style

All working 7 day duration

Great patina to the gilt

Circa 1880

The clock has a Roman numeral enamel dial and ornate hands

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The architectural clock case is adorned with intricate scrollwork, laurel garlands, classical masks and a central flaming urn finia.
Canonbury Antiques
fig 1. A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras.
fig 1. Louis XVI Gilt Clock Garniture Set Candelabras 1880

Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques market

Offered in great condition

Our showroom is just north of London in Hertfordshire, please get in touch if you would like to make an appointment

fig 2. A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras.
fig 2. Louis XVI Gilt Clock Garniture Set Candelabras 1880

Dimensions:

Clock

Height: 43 CM / 16 Inches

Length: 29 CM / 11 Inches

Width: 13 CM / 5 Inches

Weight: 10.9 KG

Candelabras

Height: 49 CM / 19 Inches

Length: 26 CM / 10 Inches

Width: 17 CM / 6 Inches

Weight: 4 KG

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239973
Canonbury Antiques
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London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally

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Archive I A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras.

Louis XVI Gilt Clock Garniture Set Candelabras 1880

Archive II A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras. View XIV
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A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras.
Louis XVI Gilt Clock Garniture Set Candelabras 1880
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A 19th-century Louis XVI style gilt bronze clock garniture set comprising a central ornate mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras.
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  • ObjectClock Garniture Set
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI Style
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Brass, Enamel
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaves, Flaming finials, Enamel cartouches, Mask mounts
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This Louis XVI style clock garniture set comprises a central architectural mantel clock flanked by two matching five-light candelabras, originating from France around 1880. The set is cast in gilt bronze and brass, displaying a rich gold colour with a warm patina across the intricate scrollwork, laurel garlands, and classical mask mounts. The clock features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals behind a glazed door, set within a case topped by a flaming urn finial, while the five-light candelabras stand on stepped rectangular bases with tapering stems. The clock measures 43 cm high, 29 cm wide, and 13 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this ensemble suits placement on a grand mantelpiece, a console table, or a sideboard in a formal living room or dining room. The matching candelabras provide symmetry when arranged alongside the central timepiece on a wide surface, offering both a decorative focal point and a traditional display arrangement for a period interior.

FAQs

A clock garniture is a decorative set traditionally featuring a central mantel clock flanked by two matching side pieces, such as candelabras, urns, or vases. Originating in France during the 17th and 18th centuries, these sets were designed to adorn fireplace mantels and sideboard tops in grand reception rooms.

19th-century French garniture sets were primarily constructed from cast bronze or brass, frequently gilded using mercury gilding or electroplating. Dials often incorporate enamelled Roman numeral cartouches or porcelain panels paired with precision brass movements.

Authentic Louis XVI style pieces display neoclassical architectural symmetry, incorporating classical motifs such as acanthus leaves, flaming finials, garlands, urns, and laurel wreaths. Look for cast foundry marks, stamped movement serial numbers, and signs of hand-chased metalwork along decorative edges.

Display the set as a symmetrical focal point on a grand fireplace mantel, marble console, or dining room sideboard. To balance the classical metalwork, pair the garniture with contemporary framed artwork or a large, simple wall mirror placed directly behind the central clock.

Dust the metalwork regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a natural bristle brush to remove dust from intricate relief carving. Avoid using chemical polishes, abrasive cleansers, or water, as these can strip original gilding and exacerbate oxidisation.
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