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A Rare Red Marble Ormolu, 19th Century French Clock Garniture in Great Condition
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A Rare Red Marble Ormolu, 19th Century French Clock Garniture in Great Condition

19th century
Sold 9 January 2025 · Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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Description

The Red Marble clock Garniture, surmounted by a ormolu dove sitting on a wheatsheaf.

Sunburst Pendulum referring to Louis XIV, the Sun King of France.

Circa 1870. The 8 day movement, striking on a bell, on the hour and half’s in good working order..

The garniture 2 branch of red marble and gilded ormolu.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA741047
Dealers Internal Reference
8PC04
Dealers Notes

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road

WE are open every Saturday between 9.30 - 3.30pm in Chelsea Galleries 67 Portobello Road London.

We are at the front of the gallery, on the 1st aisle.

Web page:-

https://peterharrisclocks.com/welcome/

Description
The Red Marble clock Garniture, surmounted by a ormolu dove sitting on a wheatsheaf.

Sunburst Pendulum referring to Louis XIV, the Sun King of France.

Circa 1870. The 8 day movement, striking on a bell, on the hour and half’s in good working order..

The garniture 2 branch of red marble and gilded ormolu.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA741047
Dealers Internal Ref
8PC04
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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Archive I A nineteenth-century French clock garniture set crafted from red marble and gilt ormolu, featuring a central mantel clock topped with a bird figure and flanked by two matching two-branch candelabras. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Rare Red Marble Ormolu, 19th Century French Clock Garniture in Great Condition

Archive II A nineteenth-century French clock garniture set crafted from red marble and gilt ormolu, featuring a central mantel clock topped with a bird figure and flanked by two matching two-branch candelabras. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century French clock garniture set crafted from red marble and gilt ormolu, featuring a central mantel clock topped with a bird figure and flanked by two matching two-branch candelabras. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century French clock garniture set crafted from red marble and gilt ormolu, featuring a central mantel clock topped with a bird figure and flanked by two matching two-branch candelabras. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century French clock garniture set crafted from red marble and gilt ormolu, featuring a central mantel clock topped with a bird figure and flanked by two matching two-branch candelabras. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century French clock garniture set crafted from red marble and gilt ormolu, featuring a central mantel clock topped with a bird figure and flanked by two matching two-branch candelabras. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century French clock garniture set crafted from red marble and gilt ormolu, featuring a central mantel clock topped with a bird figure and flanked by two matching two-branch candelabras. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century French clock garniture set crafted from red marble and gilt ormolu, featuring a central mantel clock topped with a bird figure and flanked by two matching two-branch candelabras. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century French clock garniture set crafted from red marble and gilt ormolu, featuring a central mantel clock topped with a bird figure and flanked by two matching two-branch candelabras. View IX
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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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A nineteenth-century French clock garniture set crafted from red marble and gilt ormolu, featuring a central mantel clock topped with a bird figure and flanked by two matching two-branch candelabras.
A RARE RED MARBLE ORMOLU, 19TH CENTURY FRENCH CLOCK GARNITURE IN GREAT CONDITION
Ref: SA741047
A nineteenth-century French clock garniture set crafted from red marble and gilt ormolu, featuring a central mantel clock topped with a bird figure and flanked by two matching two-branch candelabras.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks & Timepieces
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialRed Marble, Ormolu, Brass, Enamel
  • ColourRed, Gold
  • MotifsBird finial, Column supports, Acorn finials, Scroll candelabra arms
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

A clock garniture is a matched set consisting of a mantel clock accompanied by matching decorative side pieces, such as candelabras or urns, designed to be displayed together on a mantelpiece or console.

These sets typically combine natural stone bodies like marble or slate with fire-gilded brass, commonly known as ormolu, featuring cast bronze mounts and hand-painted enamel clock dials.

Authentic pieces often feature serial or foundry numbers stamped on the brass clock movement, hand-chased ormolu details with crisp casting, and heavy natural stone bases characteristic of the period.

Placing the clock centrally on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table with the matching candelabras positioned symmetrically on either side creates a balanced, classical focal point.

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid chemical polishes or water on ormolu and marble surfaces, as moisture and harsh agents can permanently damage the fire-gilded finish and porous stone.
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