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French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock, in the Turkish Taste

Name: French Gilt Bronze Figural Clock, in the Turkish Taste
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA741204
Price: 850 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

Description

The original gilded case depicting a Moorish maiden reclining against a tree stump, with a dove on one arm.

The 2.5? engine turned silvered dial with Roman numerals. Brass twin train 8 day movement with silk suspension and outside countwheel striking on a bell.

Circa 1840.

Measurements : 39cm high; 29cm wide; 12cm deep.

Ref: 3FF06

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this French Gilt Bronze Clock to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 06188428

Dealer's Item Date1850s

Sellingantiques Date1850s

Sellingantiques agingItem 170-195 years old

Test ResultsPassed dating check

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:

Silk-thread pendulum suspension: French clock movement mechanism made before the mid-nineteenth century.

Outside countwheel on the backplate: striking mechanism standard before the 1860s.

Engine-turned silvered dial: French dial finishing typical of the Louis-Philippe period.

Darkened recesses in the cast case: natural oxidisation of old gilding.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

29cm (11.42")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA741204

Dealers Internal Reference

3FF06

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.

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Description

The original gilded case depicting a Moorish maiden reclining against a tree stump, with a dove on one arm.

The 2.5? engine turned silvered dial with Roman numerals. Brass twin train 8 day movement with silk suspension and outside countwheel striking on a bell.

Circa 1840.

Measurements : 39cm high; 29cm wide; 12cm deep.

Ref: 3FF06

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this French Gilt Bronze Clock to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 06188428

Dealer's Item Date1850s

Sellingantiques dating1850s

Sellingantiques agingItem 170-195 years old

Test ResultsPassed dating check

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:

Silk-thread pendulum suspension: French clock movement mechanism made before the mid-nineteenth century.

Outside countwheel on the backplate: striking mechanism standard before the 1860s.

Engine-turned silvered dial: French dial finishing typical of the Louis-Philippe period.

Darkened recesses in the cast case: natural oxidisation of old gilding.

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

29cm (11.42")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA741204

Dealers Internal Ref

3FF06

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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

We specialise in flintlock pistols, muskets, clocks & watches

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An antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a female figure in Turkish attire seated atop a clock dial, set on an ornate scrollwork base.

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Scale Reference for An antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a female figure in Turkish attire seated atop a clock dial, set on an ornate scrollwork base.

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A French gilt bronze figural clock, often referred to as an ormolu clock, is a decorative timepiece produced primarily during the 18th and 19th centuries in France. These clocks feature finely sculpted bronze figures representing classical, historical, or exotic themes mounted on elaborate gilded bases.

These clocks were cast in bronze using the lost-wax or sand casting method and gilded using the mercury gilding process, known as fire gilding. The mechanical clock movements typically feature enamelled or cast dials driven by twin-train spring mechanisms.

Authentic period pieces display heavy casting, crisp hand-chased detailing, and a mercury-gilded finish that retains a distinct warm gold lustre. The internal clock movements frequently bear French maker stamps, serial numbers, or countwheel striking systems.

A figural clock serves as a focal point when placed on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or sideboard. Combining it with clean-lined contemporary furniture or minimalist artwork creates a balanced contrast between historical craft and modern aesthetics.

Gilt bronze should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a natural bristle brush. Avoid abrasive metal polishes and chemical cleaners, which permanently strip the delicate gold layer from the underlying bronze.

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