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A Fine French Gilt Bronze & Silver Plated Bronze Clock, Depicting Napoleon Bonaparte on His Charger.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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A Fine French Gilt Bronze & Silver Plated Bronze Clock, Depicting Napoleon Bonaparte on His Charger.

19th century
Description

The beautiful and original gilded clock case, with a bronze silver-plated horse and decorative base.

The clock has an 8 day movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, on the hour & the half hour. It has an early silvered dial. Circa 1850.

Stamped by the well known Maker:

“J Marti a’ Paris” .

Physical Dimensions
Height
45.5cm (17.91")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Napoleon Equestrian Mantel Clock to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA741185
Dealers Internal Reference
3FF04
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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.

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Description
The beautiful and original gilded clock case, with a bronze silver-plated horse and decorative base.
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The clock has an 8 day movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, on the hour & the half hour.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

It has an early silvered dial. Circa 1850.

Stamped by the well known Maker:

“J Marti a’ Paris” .

Height
45.5cm (17.91")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Napoleon Equestrian Mantel Clock to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA741185
Dealers Internal Ref
3FF04
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 French Empire gilt and silver-plated bronze mantel clock featuring a sculpted figure of Napoleon Bonaparte seated on a horse atop a rock-form base with a circular clock face.
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Archive I A French Empire gilt and silver-plated bronze mantel clock featuring a sculpted figure of Napoleon Bonaparte seated on a horse atop a rock-form base with a circular clock face.

A Fine French Gilt Bronze & Silver Plated Bronze Clock, Depicting Napoleon Bonaparte on His Charger.

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A French Empire gilt and silver-plated bronze mantel clock featuring a sculpted figure of Napoleon Bonaparte seated on a horse atop a rock-form base with a circular clock face.
A fine French gilt Bronze & Silver plated bronze clock, depicting Napoleon Bonaparte on his charger.
Ref: SA741185
A French Empire gilt and silver-plated bronze mantel clock featuring a sculpted figure of Napoleon Bonaparte seated on a horse atop a rock-form base with a circular clock face.
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French Empire clocks were produced primarily during the early nineteenth century under Napoleon Bonapartes reign. The style is characterised by neoclassical motifs, gilded bronze (ormolu) finishes, and detailed sculptural figures representing historical events, military themes, or classical mythology.

These timepieces were typically constructed using cast bronze with fire-gilding (ormolu) or silver plating applied to the surface. Dial faces were often crafted from enamel or cast brass with Roman numerals, while internal movements utilised brass plates and steel arbours.

Authentic pieces generally display heavy, detailed casting with hand-chased surface details visible under close examination. The reverse of the bronze castings often shows raw hand-finishing, and original mechanical movements usually feature stamped serial numbers or makers marks on the backplate.

A figural bronze clock works well positioned centrally on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or dark wood sideboard. Modern interior designers often pair these sculptural timepieces with neutral backdrops, framed mirrors, or minimalist art to allow the detailed metalwork to act as a focal point.

Gilt bronze should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to clean intricate areas. Abrasive polishes, liquid cleaners, and water should be avoided, as they can wear away the original gilding and silver plating.
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