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Decorative 8-Day Striking Clock, Circa 1860, Victorian Mantle Clock.
Frank Craig Antiques
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Decorative 8-Day Striking Clock, Circa 1860, Victorian Mantle Clock.

19th century
Description

A really unusual & most decorative 19th century mantle clock. The 8 day movement striking on a bell within a gilt case. Decorated with bronze figures of a male draped with a lion skin, holding aloft a bird and accompanied by a dog , opposing a maiden with a fish and nets.

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Striking Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

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SA747041
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981
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A really unusual & most decorative 19th century mantle clock. The 8 day movement striking on a bell within a gilt case.
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Decorated with bronze figures of a male draped with a lion skin, holding aloft a bird and accompanied by a dog , opposing a maiden with a fish and nets.
Frank Craig Antiques
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Striking Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA747041
Dealers Internal Ref
981
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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A Victorian patinated bronze mantel clock featuring classical figural sculptures, scrollwork ornamentation, and a gilt dial with enamel Roman numerals.
Decorative 8-day striking clock, circa 1860, victorian mantle clock.
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A Victorian patinated bronze mantel clock featuring classical figural sculptures, scrollwork ornamentation, and a gilt dial with enamel Roman numerals.
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A Victorian striking mantel clock typically features an eight-day mechanical movement housed within an elaborate decorative case made of cast bronze, brass, or marble. These clocks sound the hour and half-hour on an internal bell or gong and often display intricate architectural or sculptural motifs characteristic of 19th-century design revivals.

19th-century clockmakers utilized heavy patinated bronze, spelter, gilt brass, or carved marble for the outer casing. Dials were frequently constructed from gilded brass with white or blue enamel cartouches displaying Roman numerals.

Authentic pieces from the 1860s display characteristic mechanical movement markings, such as stamped serial numbers or maker marks on the backplate. The cases exhibit hand-finished casting details, natural surface oxidisation or patina, and traditional assembly methods using original steel screws and tapered pins.

Positioning a heavy bronze clock on a fireplace mantel, marble-topped sideboard, or executive office desk creates a strong focal point. Balancing the piece with minimal contemporary art or understated glassware highlights the detailed sculptural craft without overwhelming the space.

Dust the cast bronze casing regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a clean camel-hair brush to clean crevices. Avoid liquid chemical cleaners or metal polishes, which strip the protective historical patina; mechanical components require professional servicing every five to seven years.
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