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French Marble Clock
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French Marble Clock

19th century
Description

A 19th century French marble and gilded mantel clock. It hasan eight day movement striking both the hours and half hours on a bell. The charming female figure, possibly depicting Ceres, goddess of agriculture and fertility. She has a snake bangle on her left arm. The clock has the mark of Le Roy and sons Paris.

There are some hairline cracks on the dial next to the left hand winding hole (see last image) and a chip to the marble which has been reapplied Just above a foot (see image 6). The movement has been cleaned and it is going well. A very decorative clock and sculpture

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1860s.

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SA739319
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6657
Description
A 19th century French marble and gilded mantel clock. It hasan eight day movement striking both the hours and half hours on a bell. The charming female figure, possibly depicting Ceres, goddess of agriculture and fertility. She has a snake bangle on her left arm. The clock has the mark of Le Roy and sons Paris.
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There are some hairline cracks on the dial next to the left hand winding hole (see last image) and a chip to the marble which has been reapplied Just above a foot (see image 6).
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The movement has been cleaned and it is going well. A very decorative clock and sculpture

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA739319
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6657
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An antique French Empire mantel clock featuring a gilded bronze classical female figure leaning against a white enamel clock face set upon a stepped white marble base.
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French marble clock

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An antique French Empire mantel clock featuring a gilded bronze classical female figure leaning against a white enamel clock face set upon a stepped white marble base.
French marble clock
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French figural mantel clocks from the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries often incorporate classical mythological motifs, gilded bronze sculptures, and structured marble bases. Designed as functional sculptures, these timepieces reflected the eras interest in Greco-Roman history, literature, and allegorical symbolism.

These clocks typically combine heavy white or black marble bases with ormolu, which is gilded bronze cast and finely chased by hand. The dial is usually made of enamelled copper featuring hand-painted Roman numerals, encasing a brass mechanical movement.

Authentic period examples exhibit crisp detail in the cast bronze figures, hand-chased foliage, and heavy fire-gilding with subtle surface wear patterns. The mechanical movements often feature Parisian maker stamps, countwheel striking systems, and hand-painted enamel dials rather than printed faces.

Place the clock centrally on a fireplace mantelpiece or atop a dark wood sideboard to highlight its metallic contrast. Pair it with minimalist modern artwork or structural botanical arrangements to allow the classical metalwork to function as an architectural focal point.

Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent scratching the gilded finish. Avoid using water, liquid polishes, or chemical cleansers on ormolu or porous unsealed marble, as moisture causes oxidisation and permanent staining.
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