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French Marble Clock
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French Marble Clock

19th century
Description

A 19th century French marble mantel clock with an eight day movement striking on a bell. It has an outside count wheel and is signed Berger Paris, a recorded clock and carriage clockmaker.

The sculpture depicting a charming scene of a mother and child with an open book.

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this French Marble Mantel Clock to the 1850s.

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SA739325
Dealers Internal Reference
7654
Description
A 19th century French marble mantel clock with an eight day movement striking on a bell. It has an outside count wheel and is signed Berger Paris, a recorded clock and carriage clockmaker.

The sculpture depicting a charming scene of a mother and child with an open book.

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this French Marble Mantel Clock to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA739325
Dealers Internal Ref
7654
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A French Neoclassical white marble mantel clock featuring a gilded bronze figural topper of a seated woman holding an open book alongside a cherub.
French marble clock
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French mantel clocks from the nineteenth century are characterised by precision mechanical movements housed in elaborate cases crafted from marble, alabaster, and gilt bronze. These decorative timepieces frequently feature classical allegorical figures, mythological scenes, or architectural elements mounted above a central circular dial.

Traditional French clocks feature hand-cast gilt bronze ormolu mounts created using mercury gilding, which are mounted onto carved marble bases. Dials were typically executed in white enamel over copper with hand-painted Roman numerals, concealing high-grade mechanical brass movements with countwheel strike systems.

Authentic examples feature mercury-gilded bronze mounts displaying detailed hand-chasing, natural veining within genuine marble bases, and enamelled dials showing fine age crazing rather than modern printed text. Furthermore, genuine French movements usually bear manufacturer stamps, serial numbers, or awards on the rear brass movement plate.

Position the timepiece on a fireplace mantel, sideboard centre, or console table to create a formal focal point. Balance the classical sculpture and gilded finish by framing the clock with minimalist contemporary artwork or understated glass vessels.

Dust the clock gently using a soft, dry brush, avoiding abrasive liquid polishes on the gilt bronze to prevent damaging the delicate gilding layer. Marble surfaces should be wiped using a microfibre cloth dampened strictly with neutral distilled water to prevent staining or chemical etching of the stone.
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