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Ormolu French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock with the Female Figure of Chastity Pointing at a Font of Holy Water
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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Ormolu French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock with the Female Figure of Chastity Pointing at a Font of Holy Water

19th century
Description

The Inscription on dial “Brevet De Perfection”.

Stamped on the backplate with the French maker “Farret a’ Paris” . Circa 1830.

8 day movement with silk suspension, outside countwheel, striking on a bell.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this French Ormolu Figural Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA740455
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Feb24-03
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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road

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Description
The Inscription on dial “Brevet De Perfection”.

Stamped on the backplate with the French maker “Farret a’ Paris” . Circa 1830.

8 day movement with silk suspension, outside countwheel, striking on a bell.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this French Ormolu Figural Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA740455
Dealers Internal Ref
Feb24-03
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

We specialise in flintlock pistols, muskets, clocks & watches

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A nineteenth-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a draped female figure standing beside a clock housing topped with a holy water font and cross.
Ormolu French Gilt Bronze Figural clock with the Female figure of chastity pointing at a font of Holy Water
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A nineteenth-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a draped female figure standing beside a clock housing topped with a holy water font and cross.
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FAQs

French figural mantel clocks from the nineteenth century are characterised by high-relief gilded bronze or zinc alloy sculptures mounted alongside or above a central clock movement. These timepieces typically feature allegorical, classical, romantic, or religious narratives expressed through detailed metalwork.

Traditional ormolu clocks were constructed from cast bronze that was mercury-gilded to achieve a durable, high-shine gold finish. The clock dials were commonly made from white enamelled copper with hand-painted numerals, set within heavy cast brass or bronze housings.

Authentic pieces feature fine hand-chasing details on the metal casting, heavy overall weight due to solid bronze construction, and French movement plates often stamped with maker marks or serial numbers. The gilding on genuine nineteenth-century pieces typically displays subtle wear on high points without modern chemical spray residue.

A gilt bronze clock functions effectively as a focal piece on a marble fireplace mantelpiece, credenza, or console table. Modern styling pairs these ornate golden objects against dark, muted wall tones or textured stone surfaces to emphasize their sculptural silhouetting.

Ormolu finishes should be dusted gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to avoid scratching the gilding. Chemical polishes and abrasive cleaners must be avoided, as they strip the delicate original gold layer and alter the patination.
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