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Gilt Metal Mantle Clock by P.h Mourey
Devonshire Antiques
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Gilt Metal Mantle Clock by P.h Mourey

19th century
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A pretty 19th century gilt metal mantle clock by P . H MOUREY having a pink porcelain dial , Roman numerals and painted flowers, also a matching painted panel to the bottom of the clock , possibly Sèvres? . To the top of the clock there is a bust of a young lady with a dove perched on her shoulder.Stamped to the base of the foot ,

9 . P.H MOUREY 7

The clock is of an eight day duration, striking the hour and half hour on a bell .

It stands on its own original base .

Dimensions

35 cm height

10 cm depth

22 cm width

£ 975

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Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Gilt Metal Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA774415
Description
A pretty 19th century gilt metal mantle clock by P .
“
H MOUREY having a pink porcelain dial , Roman numerals and painted flowers, also a matching painted panel to the bottom of the clock , possibly Sèvres?.
Devonshire Antiques

. To the top of the clock there is a bust of a young lady with a dove perched on her shoulder.Stamped to the base of the foot ,

fig 1. A 19th-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a classical female bust with a bird, a pink painted porcelain dial, floral embellishments, and a stepped base.
fig 1. Gilt Metal Mantle Clock by P.h Mourey

9 . P.H MOUREY 7

The clock is of an eight day duration, striking the hour and half hour on a bell .

It stands on its own original base .

Dimensions

35 cm height

10 cm depth

22 cm width

£ 975

Contact 07970119030

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Gilt Metal Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA774415
Devonshire Antiques
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Archive I A 19th-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a classical female bust with a bird, a pink painted porcelain dial, floral embellishments, and a stepped base.

Gilt metal mantle clock by P.H MOUREY

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A 19th-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a classical female bust with a bird, a pink painted porcelain dial, floral embellishments, and a stepped base.
Gilt metal mantle clock by P.H MOUREY
Ref: SA774415
A 19th-century French gilt metal mantel clock featuring a classical female bust with a bird, a pink painted porcelain dial, floral embellishments, and a stepped base.
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During the second half of the 19th century in France, sculptors and foundries produced elaborate ornamental clocks using gilt metal, spelter, and bronze. Sculptors like Philippe H. Mourey designed artistic cases incorporating classical busts, foliage, and painted porcelain panels reflecting Rococo and Louis XVI Revival aesthetics.

These timepieces were typically constructed from cast spelter or brass with a gilded surface finish, mounted on wooden or marble plinths. Dials and accent plaques were often made of hand-painted porcelain or enamel featuring Roman numerals and floral garlands.

Authentic pieces by P.H. Mourey generally feature the stamped signature P.H. MOUREY cast directly into the reverse side of the metal casing. Additional signs include cast metal ornamentation, period mechanical clock movements, and hand-painted porcelain components.

A gilt mantel clock serves as a focal point when placed atop a stone mantelpiece, dark wood console table, or sideboard. Pairing the piece with contemporary artwork or neutral backdrops balances the detailed historical metalwork.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry brush or microfiber cloth to prevent dirt buildup in the detailed castings. Avoid liquid cleaners, brass polishes, or abrasive chemicals, as these will strip the original gilded layer and damage painted porcelain dials.
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