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French 19th Century Classical Mantel Clock
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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£4,800
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French 19th Century Classical Mantel Clock

19th century
Description

A very impressive 19th century classical French Louis XVI style mantel clock, having gilded ormolu figures of a naked maiden looking in a mirror with two cherubs to her side, above a white enamel clock face, the movement having an eight day duration, strikes on the hour and half hour. Raised on a white marble pedestal base with wonderful classical scrolling supports and oval embossed panels, terminating on a plinth base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA804894
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Batch 54 N/H
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Description
A very impressive 19th century classical French Louis XVI style mantel clock, having gilded ormolu figures of a naked maiden looking in a mirror with two cherubs to her side, above a white enamel clock face, the movement having an eight day duration, strikes on the hour and half hour.
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Raised on a white marble pedestal base with wonderful classical scrolling supports and oval embossed panels, terminating on a plinth base.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA804894
Dealers Internal Ref
Batch 54 N/H
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Patrick Moorhead Antiques Profile Page

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Patrick Moorhead Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
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Spring Gardens
76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century French Neoclassical mantel clock crafted from gilt bronze and white marble, featuring a classical female figure with cherubs atop an enamelled dial.
French 19th Century Classical Mantel Clock
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A 19th-century French Neoclassical mantel clock crafted from gilt bronze and white marble, featuring a classical female figure with cherubs atop an enamelled dial.
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French classical mantel clocks, originating primarily in the 18th and 19th centuries, feature sculptural elements depicting classical mythology or allegorical figures set above a mechanical clock movement.

These timepieces traditionally utilise cast gilt bronze (ormolu) combined with white marble or alabaster, alongside hand-painted enamelled dials.

Authentic period examples typically feature stamped maker marks on the movement backplate, crisp hand-chased bronze castings, and enamelled dials with Roman or Arabic numerals.

Position the clock as a central focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble-topped sideboard, or console table to complement traditional or transitional interior schemes.

Dust surfaces gently using a soft dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive polishes on the gilded bronze layers to prevent damage to the original finish.
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