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Ormolu and Marble Antique French Boudoir Clock Set by Vincenti
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Ormolu and Marble Antique French Boudoir Clock Set by Vincenti

19th century
Description

~ French - Circa 1860 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A fine and elegant original antique French Louis XVI style clock set. It is beautifully made of beautiful white marble mounted with very good quality ormolu (finely gilded bronze). To the sides are scroll brackets with acanthus leaves. To the front is a quiver of arrows and a flaming torché, emblems of cupid and love.

Candelabra are delicately modelled with acanthus supporting the two lights and a pineapple finial to the top. The dial is porcelain enamel with beautiful floral swags between the numbers and is complete with original finely fretted gilt hands and convex glass. The rear door is glazed with frosted glass and the clock set is modelled in the round for display from all angles.

The French movement is of high quality and is by Samuel Marti. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock running, please ask.

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with some wear and discolouration. The dial is also in excellent condition just some slight chips to the winding holes. Marble has an excellent polish and just an occasional tiny nibble to the edges, one candelabra has a chip to the rear.

Vincenti et Cie clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate

Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 10 3/4", Width 7 1/2", Depth 4"

centimetres: Height 27.5 cm, Width 19 cm, Depth 10 cm

Dimensions of candelabra:

inches: Height 8 1/4", Width 6 1/4", Depth 3 1/2"

centimetres: Height 21 cm, Width 16 cm, Depth 9 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £75 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £95 by air fully insured

Physical Dimensions
Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Ormolu Clock Garniture to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA651998
Dealers Internal Reference
RSC2685
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Description
~ French - Circa 1860 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A fine and elegant original antique French Louis XVI style clock set.

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It is beautifully made of beautiful white marble mounted with very good quality ormolu (finely gilded bronze).
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To the sides are scroll brackets with acanthus leaves. To the front is a quiver of arrows and a flaming torché, emblems of cupid and love.

fig 1. A French Louis XVI style clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and white marble mantel clock flanked by two matching two-light candelabra.
fig 1. Ormolu and Marble Antique French Boudoir Clock Set by Vincenti

Candelabra are delicately modelled with acanthus supporting the two lights and a pineapple finial to the top. The dial is porcelain enamel with beautiful floral swags between the numbers and is complete with original finely fretted gilt hands and convex glass. The rear door is glazed with frosted glass and the clock set is modelled in the round for display from all angles.

fig 2. A French Louis XVI style clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and white marble mantel clock flanked by two matching two-light candelabra.
fig 2. Ormolu and Marble Antique French Boudoir Clock Set by Vincenti

The French movement is of high quality and is by Samuel Marti. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock running, please ask.

fig 3. A French Louis XVI style clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and white marble mantel clock flanked by two matching two-light candelabra.
fig 3. Ormolu and Marble Antique French Boudoir Clock Set by Vincenti

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with some wear and discolouration. The dial is also in excellent condition just some slight chips to the winding holes. Marble has an excellent polish and just an occasional tiny nibble to the edges, one candelabra has a chip to the rear.

fig 4. A French Louis XVI style clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and white marble mantel clock flanked by two matching two-light candelabra.
fig 4. Ormolu and Marble Antique French Boudoir Clock Set by Vincenti

Vincenti et Cie clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate

Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 10 3/4", Width 7 1/2", Depth 4"

fig 5. A French Louis XVI style clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and white marble mantel clock flanked by two matching two-light candelabra.
fig 5. Ormolu and Marble Antique French Boudoir Clock Set by Vincenti

centimetres: Height 27.5 cm, Width 19 cm, Depth 10 cm

Dimensions of candelabra:

inches: Height 8 1/4", Width 6 1/4", Depth 3 1/2"

centimetres: Height 21 cm, Width 16 cm, Depth 9 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £75 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £95 by air fully insured

Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Ormolu Clock Garniture to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA651998
Dealers Internal Ref
RSC2685
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Archive I A French Louis XVI style clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and white marble mantel clock flanked by two matching two-light candelabra.

Ormolu and Marble Antique French Boudoir Clock Set by Vincenti

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A French Louis XVI style clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and white marble mantel clock flanked by two matching two-light candelabra.
Ormolu and Marble Antique French Boudoir Clock Set by Vincenti
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  • ObjectClock Garnitures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Marble, Enamel
  • ColourGold and White
  • MotifsUrn finial, Acanthus foliage, Pinecone cresting, Beaded bezel
  • SizeH 27.5 cm (11 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This 1860 French Louis XVI style clock garniture set comprises a central mantel clock and two matching two-light candelabra. The pieces are constructed from white marble and ormolu, presenting a bright gold and white colour palette. The clock features a porcelain enamel dial with floral swags, a beaded bezel, a convex glass cover, and a pinecone cresting finial, supported on a rectangular marble base with applied gilt bronze mountings showing a quiver of arrows and a flaming torch. Flanking the clock are two candelabra modelled with acanthus foliage and scroll brackets, each finished with a central finial on a stepped white marble base. The clock measures 27.5 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. Designed for display on a mantelpiece in a French chateau interior, the set functions practically as a timekeeper striking on a bell while serving as decorative mantel ornaments. The backplate carries the clockmaker mark of Vincenti et Cie alongside a movement by Samuel Marti, paired with a rear frosted glass door. The surfaces exhibit polished white marble edges with minor nibbles, alongside clean gilding showing light wear and discolouration. The complete set includes the original fretted gilt hands, winding holes on the dial, and a pendulum, offering a functional antique horological grouping suitable for period sitting rooms and studies.

FAQs

A French clock garniture is a decorative set originating in the 18th century, comprising a central mantel clock accompanied by a pair of matching side ornaments, typically candelabra or decorative urns.

These sets were constructed using mercury-gilded bronze, known as ormolu, combined with white or coloured marble, alabaster, and enamelled dials housing mechanical brass clock movements.

Authentic French clock movements frequently feature maker stamps or medals impressed directly onto the back plate, such as those from Vincenti & Cie, alongside serialized movement numbers and crisp casting details on the gilt metalwork.

A clock garniture set is designed to sit symmetrically along a fireplace mantelpiece, marble sideboard top, or grand hallway console table to serve as a focal anchor point.

Gilt bronze should be dusted gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that strip the original gilding, while marble surfaces can be wiped with a damp cloth and mild neutral soap.
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