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Giltwood Cartel Clock
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Giltwood Cartel Clock

19th century
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A fine giltwood decorative Cartel wall clock with convex dial showing Arabic numerals , finely pierced hands and two winding holes with one for the time and the other for the strike , this clock strikes the hour an a gong and half hour with a single strike . Made by Gustav Becker of Germany - Circa 1890-1900 .

Physical Dimensions
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
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Its About Time has dated this Giltwood Cartel Wall Clock to the 1890s.

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SA464876
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Description
A fine giltwood decorative Cartel wall clock with convex dial showing Arabic numerals , finely pierced hands and two winding holes with one for the time and the other for the strike , this clock strikes the hour an a gong and half hour with a single strike . Made by Gustav Becker of Germany - Circa 1890-1900 .
Height
75cm (29.53")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Its About Time has dated this Giltwood Cartel Wall Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA464876
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An ornate giltwood cartel wall clock featuring a circular white dial surrounded by carved roses and crowned with a ribbon bow crest.
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Archive I An ornate giltwood cartel wall clock featuring a circular white dial surrounded by carved roses and crowned with a ribbon bow crest.

Giltwood Cartel Clock

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SS0 9SZ
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An ornate giltwood cartel wall clock featuring a circular white dial surrounded by carved roses and crowned with a ribbon bow crest.
Giltwood Cartel Clock
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An ornate giltwood cartel wall clock featuring a circular white dial surrounded by carved roses and crowned with a ribbon bow crest.
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  • ObjectWall Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI Style
  • MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Brass, Enamel
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRibbon cresting, Carved roses, Floral garlands, Enamel dial
  • SizeH 75 cm (30 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This Louis XVI style giltwood cartel wall clock originates from around 1890 and brings a French Chateau design vibe to a home interior. The piece is rendered in a warm gold colour across its carved wooden surfaces, complemented by a white enamel dial protected beneath glass, featuring black Arabic numerals and finely pierced brass hands. The elaborate presentation incorporates a ribbon bow crest at the top, deeply carved roses and floral garlands framing the circular face, and delicate mouldings outlining the structural elements. Two winding holes pierce the dial face. Measuring 75 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 14 cm deep, the clock suits placement on a principal wall in a drawing room, hallway, or dining area, perhaps positioned above a sideboard. Practical application in a modern domestic setting involves hanging the clock securely upon a sturdy wall where its striking mechanism can function, marking hours on a gong and half-hours with a single note. The antique character integrates easily into traditional schemes, adding textural depth through its high-relief floral carving and classical ribbon ornamentation. Maintenance requires gentle dusting of the giltwood surfaces with a soft dry brush to preserve the finish, alongside periodic winding by the appropriate holes to keep the movement running accurately throughout the day.

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A cartel clock is a type of spring-driven wall clock housed in a decorative cartouche-shaped frame, popularised in eighteenth-century France. Originating during the Rococo period and continuing through the Neoclassical era, these clocks feature cast bronze or carved giltwood surrounds designed to hang directly on interior walls.

Traditional cartel clocks are constructed using hand-carved timber coated in water-gilding or gold leaf, or cast ormolu (gilt bronze). The clock face is typically crafted from white enamel over a copper plate with hand-painted numerals, protected by a convex glass cover set into a brass bezel.

Authentic pieces exhibit traditional joinery, hand-carving tool marks, or hand-chased bronze detailing, accompanied by natural oxidisation on the movement plates and reverse timber. Original movements usually feature pendulum regulation, count-wheel strike systems, and maker signatures on the dial or backplate.

A giltwood cartel clock functions as a focal architectural feature when positioned above a fireplace mantel, a hallway console table, or within a curated gallery wall. Pairing gilded horological pieces with muted, modern wall tones creates a sophisticated historical accent.

Dust the carved giltwood frame gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive polishes that can lift delicate gold leaf. Mechanical movements require professional horological inspection and oiling every five to seven years to ensure functional longevity.
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