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A French Empire Mantle Clock
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
for sale €1,082     $1,175
£925
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A French Empire Mantle Clock

19th century
Description

An early 19th century French Empire period mantle clock. A Sienna marble case with lovely grain. Bronze raised panels and corner spandrels around the dial. A finely detailed bronze urn set to the top. A gilt engine turned dial with circles around the Roman numerals. Blued steel "moon" hands. An 8-day duration silk suspension mechanism striking the half hours and hours on a bell. Circa. 1815.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique mantle clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please contact us for a delivery. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Physical Dimensions
Height
44.4cm (17.48")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this French Empire Mantel Clock to the 1800s.

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SA780745
Description
An early 19th century French Empire period mantle clock. A Sienna marble case with lovely grain. Bronze raised panels and corner spandrels around the dial. A finely detailed bronze urn set to the top. A gilt engine turned dial with circles around the Roman numerals. Blued steel "moon" hands. An 8-day duration silk suspension mechanism striking the half hours and hours on a bell. Circa. 1815.
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From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique mantle clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Please contact us for a delivery. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Height
44.4cm (17.48")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this French Empire Mantel Clock to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA780745
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd Profile Page

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A French Empire mantel clock featuring a yellow marble rectangular body surmounted by a dark patinated bronze classical urn and housing a brass dial with Roman numerals.
A French Empire Mantle Clock
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A French Empire mantel clock featuring a yellow marble rectangular body surmounted by a dark patinated bronze classical urn and housing a brass dial with Roman numerals.
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French Empire horology emerged during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte in the early nineteenth century. Timepieces from this era are characterised by neoclassical symmetry, architectural structures, mythological themes, and high-quality materials such as marble, ormolu, and patinated bronze.

These clocks typically incorporate solid marble basesoften Sienna, Rouge Griotte, or Belgian Black marblecombined with cast bronze elements that are either gilded (ormolu) or patinated dark brown, alongside engine-turned brass dials.

Authentic pieces feature heavy, high-grade materials, fine hand-chased bronze detailing, and eight-day countwheel strike brass movements. Look for period-correct suspension types, such as silk thread or early steel suspension systems, as well as cast bronze urns or Classical figures.

Place the clock centrally on a stone or timber mantelpiece, or position it as a focal point atop a formal sideboard or console table. Pair it with symmetrical decorative objects or framed artwork to complement its neoclassical balance without cluttering the surface.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a fine natural-bristle brush for intricate castings. Avoid liquid cleaners, polish, or abrasives on patinated bronze and marble to preserve the original surface finish, and consult a qualified horologist for internal movement servicing.
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