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Small Ormolu & Alabaster Timepiece Clock
The Antique Clock Co.
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450
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Small Ormolu & Alabaster Timepiece Clock

19th century
Description

A small, very pretty, French mantel timepiece in a white alabaster case decorated with gilt mounts. 8 day movement with platform escapement. The white enamel dial decorated with floral swags and featuring delicately pierced gilt hands.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 7 ½” or 19cm

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
19cm (7.48")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Ormolu Alabaster Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

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SA793718
Description
A small, very pretty, French mantel timepiece in a white alabaster case decorated with gilt mounts. 8 day movement with platform escapement. The white enamel dial decorated with floral swags and featuring delicately pierced gilt hands.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 7 ½” or 19cm

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.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Ormolu Alabaster Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA793718
The Antique Clock Co.
The Antique Clock Co.
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Archive I A small white alabaster timepiece clock decorated with gilt-bronze ribbon and foliage mounts and a hand-painted enamel dial.

SMALL ORMOLU & ALABASTER TIMEPIECE CLOCK

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The Antique Clock Co.

The Antique Clock Co.
Telephone 01305 873852
Location
West Yard Barn
West Street
Abbotsbury
Weymouth
Dorset
DT3 4JT
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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The Antique Clock Co.
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Location: West Yard Barn, West Street, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4JT, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A small white alabaster timepiece clock decorated with gilt-bronze ribbon and foliage mounts and a hand-painted enamel dial.
SMALL ORMOLU & ALABASTER TIMEPIECE CLOCK
Ref: SA793718
A small white alabaster timepiece clock decorated with gilt-bronze ribbon and foliage mounts and a hand-painted enamel dial.
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An ormolu and alabaster mantel clock combines carved translucent alabaster stone with gilt-bronze (ormolu) decorative mounts. Popularised in 18th and 19th-century France, these timepieces served as functional horological instruments and decorative accents for fireplaces and sideboards.

These clocks typically feature carved white alabaster or marble bodies, fitted with fire-gilded bronze (ormolu) mounts. Dials were frequently made of enamelled copper decorated with hand-painted numerals and floral garlands, enclosing a brass clock movement.

Authentic period examples exhibit heavy cast bronze with hand-chased surface details rather than light brass stampings. Genuine alabaster shows subtle natural veining and light translucency, while original French movements often carry maker marks, medals, or serial numbers stamped on the back plate.

Positioning a small alabaster timepiece on a marble fireplace mantel, modern sideboard, or styled bookshelf creates an elegant focal point. Pairing it with minimalist ceramics or contemporary framed art highlights the contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Alabaster requires gentle dusting with a dry microfiber cloth, avoiding water and chemical solvents that damage the porous stone. Ormolu mounts should be lightly dusted with a soft brush, avoiding commercial metal polish which strips the delicate gilded layer.
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