What materials and construction techniques are traditional to ormolu clocks?

These clocks are constructed from cast bronze coated with gold using mercury gilding (ormolu), housing mechanical brass movements with enamelled or cast metal dials.

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Magnificent French Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by the Famous Clockmaker “Benson, 67 Ludgate Hill” London. Paris Made.

Name: Magnificent French Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by the Famous Clockmaker “Benson, 67 Ludgate Hill” London. Paris Made.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA741159
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

Description

Top quality bronze relief in the “Classical” style depicting Cronus the Greek god of time, just under the dial. 8 day movement, striking on a gong on the hour and the half. Circa 1890.

J.W. Benson Ltd of London – Watchmakers, Jewellers & Silversmiths.Watchmakers. 4-5 Horseshoe Court Ludgate Hill London.

The Benson family had been watchmakers since 1749. In 1847 James William Benson and his brother Samuel Suckley Benson went into a partnership, that partnership was dissolved on 27 January 1855 and James William continued the business under the name ‘J. W. Benson.’ Alfred and Arthur Benson took over the business after their father’s death in 1878.Throughout its history, J.W. Benson Ltd was official watchmaker to the Admiralty & the War Department and also held a number of Royal warrants, being watchmakers to Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales, the Tsar of Russia and several other Royal families. J. W. Benson was founded in 1847 by James Wilson Benson and Samuel Suckley Benson. It was one of Victorian London’s most prestigious retail jewellers and was maker of its own high quality clock and watch movements. J. W. Benson had their own prestigious premises at 43 Cornhill and 33 Ludgate Hill, London and also a retail premises in Paris.

Physical Dimensions

Height

36cm (14.17")

Width

17cm (6.69")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Declaration

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA741159

Dealers Internal Reference

1FG06

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Description

Top quality bronze relief in the “Classical” style depicting Cronus the Greek god of time, just under the dial. 8 day movement, striking on a gong on the hour and the half. Circa 1890.

J.W. Benson Ltd of London – Watchmakers, Jewellers & Silversmiths.Watchmakers. 4-5 Horseshoe Court Ludgate Hill London.

The Benson family had been watchmakers since 1749.

“

In 1847 James William Benson and his brother Samuel Suckley Benson went into a partnership, that partnership was dissolved on 27 January 1855 and James William continued the business under the name ‘J.

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

W. Benson.’ Alfred and Arthur Benson took over the business after their father’s death in 1878.Throughout its history, J.W. Benson Ltd was official watchmaker to the Admiralty & the War Department and also held a number of Royal warrants, being watchmakers to Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales, the Tsar of Russia and several other Royal families. J. W. Benson was founded in 1847 by James Wilson Benson and Samuel Suckley Benson. It was one of Victorian London’s most prestigious retail jewellers and was maker of its own high quality clock and watch movements. J. W. Benson had their own prestigious premises at 43 Cornhill and 33 Ludgate Hill, London and also a retail premises in Paris.

Physical Dimensions

Height

36cm (14.17")

Width

17cm (6.69")

Depth

15cm (5.91")

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA741159

Dealers Internal Ref

1FG06

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A French Neoclassical gilt bronze mantel clock featuring fluted classical columns, relief panels, and a central circular dial.

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Neoclassical gilt bronze mantel clocks emerged in late 18th- and 19th-century France, featuring symmetrical architectural proportions, classical fluted columns, and decorative reliefs inspired by Greco-Roman antiquity.

Authentic examples display detailed bronze casting, heavy visual and physical weight, maker or foundry stamps on the movement plate, and hand-cut steel or brass components.

A gilded bronze clock functions as a central focal point on a marble fireplace mantelpiece, a dark wood sideboard, or within a library display alongside contemporary art or architectural books.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft microfibre cloth or dry natural-bristle brush. Avoid water, abrasive polishes, and chemical solvents, which strip the original gilded coating and natural patina.

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