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Early 20th Century Mahogany Inlaid Balloon Mantel Clock – Circa 1900
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Early 20th Century Mahogany Inlaid Balloon Mantel Clock – Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Description

An early 20th century mahogany balloon mantel clock, circa 1900, the elegant shaped case decorated with fine boxwood stringing and a central oval satinwood fan inlay.

The circular white enamel dial features black Roman numerals, elegant pierced hands and a brass bezel with a hinged glazed door.

Fitted with a French eight-day movement, striking the hours on a gong, accessed through a circular hinged door to the reverse.

The clock stands on a stepped rectangular plinth base, raised on four small brass bun feet.

A decorative Edwardian mantel clock with attractive inlaid detail and pleasing proportions.

Circa 1900.

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Mahogany Balloon Mantel Clock to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245926
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C3088
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An early 20th century mahogany balloon mantel clock, circa 1900, the elegant shaped case decorated with fine boxwood stringing and a central oval satinwood fan inlay.
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The circular white enamel dial features black Roman numerals, elegant pierced hands and a brass bezel with a hinged glazed door.
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fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany balloon-shaped mantel clock featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, fine line stringing, a central oval fan motif, and small brass feet.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Mahogany Inlaid Balloon Mantel Clock – Circa 1900

Fitted with a French eight-day movement, striking the hours on a gong, accessed through a circular hinged door to the reverse.

The clock stands on a stepped rectangular plinth base, raised on four small brass bun feet.

A decorative Edwardian mantel clock with attractive inlaid detail and pleasing proportions.

Circa 1900.

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Mahogany Balloon Mantel Clock to the 1900s.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245926
Dealers Internal Ref
C3088
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I An Edwardian mahogany balloon-shaped mantel clock featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, fine line stringing, a central oval fan motif, and small brass feet.

Early 20th Century Mahogany Inlaid Balloon Mantel Clock – Circa 1900

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An Edwardian mahogany balloon-shaped mantel clock featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, fine line stringing, a central oval fan motif, and small brass feet.
Early 20th Century Mahogany Inlaid Balloon Mantel Clock – Circa 1900
Ref: SA1245926
An Edwardian mahogany balloon-shaped mantel clock featuring a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, fine line stringing, a central oval fan motif, and small brass feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Brass, Enamel
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBalloon case, Oval fan inlay, Roman numeral dial, Brass ball feet
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 13.5 cm (5 in)

FAQs

A balloon mantel clock features a distinct waist curve tapering out to a rounded top section housing the dial, inspired by late 18th-century Sheraton designs and popularised throughout the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

These timepieces predominantly featured mahogany cases decorated with satinwood or boxwood marquetry inlays, enamel or painted dials, glass bezels, and mechanical brass movements supported by brass feet.

Authentic examples demonstrate precise hand-cut marquetry inlays, natural age-related patination on the timber and brass components, and traditional key-wound mechanical movements rather than modern quartz components.

Position the timepiece centrally on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or library shelf alongside neutral ceramics or framed prints to create a balanced focal point.

Dust the case regularly with a dry microfiber cloth, apply natural beeswax sparingly along the wood grain once per year, and have the internal mechanical movement serviced by a horologist every five years.
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