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French Brass Mantel Clock.

Name: French Brass Mantel Clock.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA399012
Price: 795 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Masons Antiques

Description

A very attractive French mantel clock. The 8 day, pendulum movement strikes the half-hour and the hours on a bell. It has just been fully serviced by our BHI registered staff.

The case has been lacquered to prevent tarnishing.

The white enamelled convex dial has black Arabic numerals and nicely cut hands. It is signed "J. Pratt. Comptoir General. 9, Bo. Puissonniere. PARIS"

Dimensions:

Height 14" (36cms)

Width (max) 8" (20cms)

Depth (max) 6" (15cms)

Main body: 4.5" X 4"

Physical Dimensions

Height

40cm (15.75")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

14cm (5.51")

Declaration

Masons Antiques has dated this French Brass Mantel Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA399012

Dealers Notes

Masons Antiques are specialist suppliers of high quality, guaranteed, antique clocks.

Description

A very attractive French mantel clock. The 8 day, pendulum movement strikes the half-hour and the hours on a bell. It has just been fully serviced by our BHI registered staff.

The case has been lacquered to prevent tarnishing.

fig 1. An antique French brass mantel clock with an ornamental urn finial, intricate foliate casing, and a white enamel dial. — fig 1. French Brass Mantel Clock.

The white enamelled convex dial has black Arabic numerals and nicely cut hands. It is signed "J. Pratt. Comptoir General. 9, Bo. Puissonniere. PARIS"

Dimensions:

Height 14" (36cms)

Width (max) 8" (20cms)

Depth (max) 6" (15cms)

Main body: 4.5" X 4"

Physical Dimensions

Height

40cm (15.75")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

14cm (5.51")

Date of Manufacture

Masons Antiques has dated this French Brass Mantel Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA399012

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An antique French brass mantel clock with an ornamental urn finial, intricate foliate casing, and a white enamel dial.

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French brass mantel clocks from the nineteenth century typically feature classical neoclassical or Rococo influences, displaying architectural symmetry, urn finials, foliate scrollwork, and detailed metal castings.

These clocks are constructed primarily from cast brass or bronze, often finished with gilt ormolu, and feature hand-painted white enamel dials housing internal mechanical movements.

Authentic period examples feature heavy cast metal casings, maker marks or stamps on the movement backplate, hand-finished assembly, and individual enamel dials with Roman or Arabic numerals.

Place the clock as a central focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or structured bookshelf, balancing the reflective golden metal against neutral or dark wall finishes.

Dust the casing regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, avoid abrasive liquid polishes that strip original surface patina, and have the internal clockwork serviced regularly by a qualified horologist.

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