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White Marble & Gilt French Antique Mantel Clock

Name: White Marble & Gilt French Antique Mantel Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA793676
Price: 2950 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by The Antique Clock Co.

Description

A superb quality French striking antique mantel clock. 8 day bell striking movement with white enamel dial, decorated with floral swags. The glass case is profusely decorated with high quality gilded castings of swags and floral designs.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 13? or 33cm

CIRCA. 1870-80

**This clock is delivered and set up for free within the UK. We regularly ship clocks all over the world with our trusted Fine Antiques Packers & Shippers. Please ask for a quote should you require this service.

Physical Dimensions

Height

13cm (5.12")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this French Gilt Marble Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA793676

Description

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 13? or 33cm

CIRCA. 1870-80

This clock is delivered and set up for free within the UK. We regularly ship clocks all over the world with our trusted Fine Antiques Packers & Shippers. Please ask for a quote should you require this service.

Physical Dimensions

Height

13cm (5.12")

Width

15cm (5.91")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Date of Manufacture

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this French Gilt Marble Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA793676

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A French Neoclassical gilt bronze and white marble mantel clock featuring a glass case, an enamelled dial, and an urn finial decorated with floral motifs.

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Archive I

WHITE MARBLE & GILT FRENCH ANTIQUE MANTEL CLOCK

Originating in the late 18th century and continuing through the 19th century, French Neoclassical mantel clocks incorporate Classical architectural proportions, symmetry, and decorative motifs such as urns, ribbon bows, and floral garlands, often crafted from carved marble and cast gilt bronze.

These timepieces typically feature high-grade cast bronze finished with fire-gilding or mercury gilding (ormolu), white statuary marble or alabaster bases, hand-painted enamelled dials, and glass panels protecting an eight-day mechanical clock movement.

Authentic period French movements frequently bear maker stamps or production trademarks from Parisian foundries stamped onto the back plate of the movement, alongside countwheel striking mechanisms and hand-painted Roman numerals on an enamelled dial.

Position the timepiece centrally on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble console table, or sideboard, balancing its detailed metalwork against minimalist contemporary art or a simple gilt mirror.

Clean marble surfaces with a dry or lightly dampened cloth while avoiding harsh liquid cleaners, dust gilt bronze gently with a soft dry brush to preserve original gilding, and ensure the mechanical movement receives periodic professional horological servicing.

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