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A Fine Cathedral Clock, Garniture in the Style of Ferdinand Barbedienne, Under Original Dome.
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A Fine Cathedral Clock, Garniture in the Style of Ferdinand Barbedienne, Under Original Dome.

19th century
Description

Gilt bronze gothic case with compensating pendulum. Circa 1870.

8 day movement with outside countwheel, striking on a bell, on the hour and the half.

Garniture: With Neo- Grecian figure of Baccus. Bacchus was the Roman god of agriculture, wine and fertility. On rouge Griotte marble base with paw feet.

Measurements:-

Clock in dome: 59h x 28.5w x 19 depth, cm.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 06189037
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
External countwheel on the brass movement: striking mechanism standard in mid-nineteenth-century France.
Gothic tracery and architectural cluster columns: mid-nineteenth-century Troubadour style.
Cast gilt dial with black Gothic numerals: classic French revival design.
Moulded ebonised base with braid trim: period mounting for a protective glass dome.
Rouge Griotte marble plinths on the garnitures: ornamental stone favoured under Napoleon III.

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
59cm (23.23")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA741291
Dealers Internal Reference
8PC06
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
Gilt bronze gothic case with compensating pendulum. Circa 1870.

8 day movement with outside countwheel, striking on a bell, on the hour and the half.

Garniture: With Neo- Grecian figure of Baccus. Bacchus was the Roman god of agriculture, wine and fertility. On rouge Griotte marble base with paw feet.

Measurements:-

Clock in dome: 59h x 28.5w x 19 depth, cm.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 06189037
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
External countwheel on the brass movement: striking mechanism standard in mid-nineteenth-century France.
Gothic tracery and architectural cluster columns: mid-nineteenth-century Troubadour style.
Cast gilt dial with black Gothic numerals: classic French revival design.
Moulded ebonised base with braid trim: period mounting for a protective glass dome.
Rouge Griotte marble plinths on the garnitures: ornamental stone favoured under Napoleon III.

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.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA741291
Dealers Internal Ref
8PC06
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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We specialise in flintlock pistols, muskets, clocks & watches

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A 19th-century Gothic Revival cathedral mantel clock under a glass dome, flanked by a pair of matching patinated bronze candelabra.
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Archive I A 19th-century Gothic Revival cathedral mantel clock under a glass dome, flanked by a pair of matching patinated bronze candelabra.

A Fine Cathedral Clock, Garniture in the Style of Ferdinand Barbedienne, Under Original Dome.

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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Telephone 07930 536818
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A 19th-century Gothic Revival cathedral mantel clock under a glass dome, flanked by a pair of matching patinated bronze candelabra.
A Fine Cathedral clock, garniture in the style of Ferdinand Barbedienne, under original Dome.
Ref: SA741291
A 19th-century Gothic Revival cathedral mantel clock under a glass dome, flanked by a pair of matching patinated bronze candelabra.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialPatinated Bronze, Ormolu, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown & Gold
  • MotifsGothic tracery, Cathedral spire, Gilt clock face, Fluted columns
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 28.5 cm (11 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

This 19th-century Gothic Revival garniture set comprises a cathedral mantel clock under an original glass dome, flanked by a pair of matching candelabra. The clock exhibits a dark brown patinated bronze and gilt ormolu case styled with gothic tracery, a cathedral spire, and fluted columns, enclosing a gilt clock face with a compensating pendulum and an 8 day movement striking on a bell. The accompanying candelabra rest on rouge Griotte marble bases with paw feet, each featuring a Neo-Grecian figure of Bacchus. The clock in its dome measures 59 cm high, 28.5 cm wide, and 19 cm deep. Positioned on a mantelpiece, this ensemble introduces architectural presence and traditional horological craftsmanship into a living room, study, or hallway. The rich dark bronze tones, bright gilt highlights, and deep red marble elements create a striking visual balance suitable for formal interior settings.

FAQs

A Gothic Revival cathedral clock garniture is a 19th-century decorative set consisting of a central mantel clock shaped like a medieval cathedral spire or facade, accompanied by a matching pair of flankers such as candelabra or vases.

These timepieces were typically crafted from patinated bronze, gilt bronze (ormolu), brass, and marble or slate bases, often protected under a hand-blown glass display dome mounted on an ebonised wooden plinth.

Authentic pieces usually feature heavy cast-metal construction, finely chased gilt details, countwheel or rack-striking pendulum movements, and maker stamps or foundry marks on the backplate.

A Gothic Revival clock set functions as a focal centerpiece on a fireplace mantel, sideboard, or library display cabinet, pairing well with dark academia, eclectic, or historic revival decor.

Dust the glass dome regularly with a microfibre cloth, avoid using chemical cleaners on patinated or gilded bronze surfaces, and ensure the clock movement is serviced periodically by a professional horologist.
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