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Fine 19th Century French Eight Day Marble and Ormolo Mantel Clock.

Name: Fine 19th Century French Eight Day Marble and Ormolo Mantel Clock.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA490810
Price: 880 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Country Homes Antiques Stirling

Description

Fine 19th-century French eight-day marble and ormolu mantel clock. This clock is in stunning original condition. Eight-day movement with porcelain dial keeps good time, gilt Roman numerals and finely painted decoration. The case seated cherub on rocky ground. The eight-day movement striking on a bell. A key is included and the original.

Overall a very beautiful clock that looks stunning on display, Key will be provided

This clock will be very safely packaged and shipped without delay once payment has been received, Collection is always welcome.

In Scotland? Visit us at our shop in BenView Garden Centre. G63 0QZ

One of the most diverse and largest selections of quality antiques anywhere in Scotland.

OPEN; Tue-Sat 12noon-4pm. Many 100s of quality antique items not listed on either website. Trading antiques for over 40 years.

Physical Dimensions

Height

45cm (17.72")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Declaration

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA490810

Dealers Notes

500 pieces of quality antique furniture at Country Homes Antiques Stirling Scotland. View website. Trade welcome

Plus BenView garden centre authentic general antiques shop, carrying around 400 select and rare antique items. Selected by Andrew Christie former Fine Arts Auctioneer.

Description

Fine 19th-century French eight-day marble and ormolu mantel clock. This clock is in stunning original condition.

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Eight-day movement with porcelain dial keeps good time, gilt Roman numerals and finely painted decoration.

Country Homes Antiques Stirling

The case seated cherub on rocky ground. The eight-day movement striking on a bell. A key is included and the original.

fig 1. A 19th-century French white marble mantel clock decorated with gilded ormolu mounts and topped with a seated cherub figure. — fig 1. Fine 19th Century French Eight Day Marble and Ormolo Mantel Clock.

Overall a very beautiful clock that looks stunning on display, Key will be provided

This clock will be very safely packaged and shipped without delay once payment has been received, Collection is always welcome.

fig 2. A 19th-century French white marble mantel clock decorated with gilded ormolu mounts and topped with a seated cherub figure. — fig 2. Fine 19th Century French Eight Day Marble and Ormolo Mantel Clock.

In Scotland? Visit us at our shop in BenView Garden Centre. G63 0QZ

One of the most diverse and largest selections of quality antiques anywhere in Scotland.

OPEN; Tue-Sat 12noon-4pm. Many 100s of quality antique items not listed on either website. Trading antiques for over 40 years.

Physical Dimensions

Height

45cm (17.72")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA490810

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French clocks from this era combine carved marble bases with gilded bronze, known as ormolu, mounts. They frequently feature neoclassical imagery, such as cherubs, classical drapery, and beaded column mouldings.

These timepieces generally incorporate white or coloured marble, cast bronze with fire-gilded ormolu finishing, enamel or porcelain clock dials, and internal brass movements.

Authentic examples feature heavy cast-metal mounts, hand-painted details on enamel dials, and eight-day movements stamped with maker marks or serial numbers on the back plate.

Place the clock on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or sideboard, balanced alongside modern artwork or minimalist brass accessories to create a refined focal point.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid using liquid polishes or abrasive chemical cleaners, as these can strip the original gilded layer and mark the marble.

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