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Antique French Ormolu, Bronze and Red Marble Louis XV Clock Set
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Antique French Ormolu, Bronze and Red Marble Louis XV Clock Set

19th century
Description

~ French - Circa 1870 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

An exceptional antique French Louis XV style clock set, circa 1870. Beautifully made in ormolu (finely gilded Bronze Dore), patinated bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble. The clock is mounted in a bronze orb floating in the ormolu clouds. Cherubs representing love climb on top of the clock symbolising love conquering time. One holds a flaming torch with which to enflame his victims with love and the other holds cupids arrow.

The cherubs are finely modelled in patinated bronze. The base is formed of ormolu with swept scrolling feet and red marble. Candelabra also have red marble bases and a Rococo urn that holds four scrolling acanthus arms aloft. The bronze work is signed "F C" for the Parisian bronze founder F Camus.

The dial is formed of applied letters to the bronze orb with finely cut serpentine hands, beautifully hand detailed.

The French movement is by Vincenti and is of high quality. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock running, please ask and we will send you a link.

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration and there are no losses. The bronze patination is original and is also in excellent condition with just an occasional mark and discolouration. The marble is also in excellent condition with a good polish and no significant damage. Candelabra have previously been electrified and have a hole for the cable. Candelabra are slightly distorted.

Vincenti et Cie clockmaker's mark on the movement back plate. The bronze founders mark of F Camus of Paris.

Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 22 1/2", Width 14 1/2", Depth 7 1/2"

centimetres: Height 57.5 cm, Width 37 cm, Depth 19 cm

Dimensions of candelabra:

inches: Height 23", Width 8 1/2", Depth 8 1/2"

centimetres: Height 58.5 cm, Width 21.5 cm, Depth 21.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
58.5cm (23.03")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Declaration

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Ormolu Clock Garniture to the 1870s.

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SA841406
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RSC3343
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Description
~ French - Circa 1870 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

An exceptional antique French Louis XV style clock set, circa 1870. Beautifully made in ormolu (finely gilded Bronze Dore), patinated bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble. The clock is mounted in a bronze orb floating in the ormolu clouds. Cherubs representing love climb on top of the clock symbolising love conquering time.

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One holds a flaming torch with which to enflame his victims with love and the other holds cupids arrow.
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fig 1. An antique French Louis XV style clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and dark bronze cherub clock on a red marble base, flanked by matching multi-arm gilt candelabra.
fig 1. Antique French Ormolu, Bronze and Red Marble Louis XV Clock Set

The cherubs are finely modelled in patinated bronze. The base is formed of ormolu with swept scrolling feet and red marble. Candelabra also have red marble bases and a Rococo urn that holds four scrolling acanthus arms aloft. The bronze work is signed "F C" for the Parisian bronze founder F Camus.

fig 2. An antique French Louis XV style clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and dark bronze cherub clock on a red marble base, flanked by matching multi-arm gilt candelabra.
fig 2. Antique French Ormolu, Bronze and Red Marble Louis XV Clock Set

The dial is formed of applied letters to the bronze orb with finely cut serpentine hands, beautifully hand detailed.

The French movement is by Vincenti and is of high quality. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock running, please ask and we will send you a link.

fig 3. An antique French Louis XV style clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and dark bronze cherub clock on a red marble base, flanked by matching multi-arm gilt candelabra.
fig 3. Antique French Ormolu, Bronze and Red Marble Louis XV Clock Set

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration and there are no losses. The bronze patination is original and is also in excellent condition with just an occasional mark and discolouration. The marble is also in excellent condition with a good polish and no significant damage. Candelabra have previously been electrified and have a hole for the cable. Candelabra are slightly distorted.

fig 4. An antique French Louis XV style clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and dark bronze cherub clock on a red marble base, flanked by matching multi-arm gilt candelabra.
fig 4. Antique French Ormolu, Bronze and Red Marble Louis XV Clock Set

Vincenti et Cie clockmaker's mark on the movement back plate. The bronze founders mark of F Camus of Paris.

Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

fig 5. An antique French Louis XV style clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and dark bronze cherub clock on a red marble base, flanked by matching multi-arm gilt candelabra.
fig 5. Antique French Ormolu, Bronze and Red Marble Louis XV Clock Set

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 22 1/2", Width 14 1/2", Depth 7 1/2"

centimetres: Height 57.5 cm, Width 37 cm, Depth 19 cm

Dimensions of candelabra:

inches: Height 23", Width 8 1/2", Depth 8 1/2"

centimetres: Height 58.5 cm, Width 21.5 cm, Depth 21.5 cm

Height
58.5cm (23.03")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
21.5cm (8.46")
Date of Manufacture

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Ormolu Clock Garniture to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA841406
Dealers Internal Ref
RSC3343
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Archive I An antique French Louis XV style clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and dark bronze cherub clock on a red marble base, flanked by matching multi-arm gilt candelabra.

Antique French Ormolu, Bronze and Red Marble Louis XV Clock Set

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An antique French Louis XV style clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and dark bronze cherub clock on a red marble base, flanked by matching multi-arm gilt candelabra.
Antique French Ormolu, Bronze and Red Marble Louis XV Clock Set
Ref: SA841406
An antique French Louis XV style clock garniture set featuring a central gilt bronze and dark bronze cherub clock on a red marble base, flanked by matching multi-arm gilt candelabra.
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  • ObjectClock Garnitures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV
  • MaterialOrmolu, Bronze, Red Marble
  • ColourGold, Black, Burgundy
  • MotifsPutti figures, Acanthus leaf scrollwork, Multi-branch candelabra, Spherical dial
  • SizeH 58.5 cm (23 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 21.5 cm (8 in)

This antique French Louis XV clock garniture set, dating from 1870, includes a central clock and two matching multi-arm candelabra made from ormolu, patinated bronze, and red marble in gold, black, and burgundy tones. The central clock features a spherical dial mounted within patinated bronze putti figures climbing an ormolu cloud formation, all resting upon a rectangular red marble base with swept scrolling feet. Flanking the clock are two matching candelabra with red marble bases, urn-shaped central stems, and four scrolling acanthus leaf arms supporting candle holders. The maker marks include 'F C' for the Parisian bronze founder F Camus and the Vincenti movement stamp. The central clock measures 57.5 cm high, 37 cm wide, and 19 cm deep. This garniture set suits display on a mantelpiece or sideboard within a traditional living room or dining room. The ormolu surfaces exhibit bright gilding, while the patinated bronze figures show dark tones and the marble displays a polished burgundy finish. The pieces bring a decorative focal point to interior spaces, functioning as both a timekeeper and decorative ornaments.

FAQs

Originating in 18th-century France, a clock garniture is a decorative mantelpiece set consisting of a central clock flanked by two matching accessories, typically candelabra or urns. The Louis XV style is defined by Rococo design principles, featuring fluid asymmetrical curves, organic scrollwork, and mythological imagery such as cherubs or putti.

French garniture sets from the 18th and 19th centuries typically feature mercury-gilded bronze, known as ormolu, combined with patinated dark bronze figures. The bases were frequently constructed from polished marble varieties, including rouge royal or black marble, to provide structural stability and visual contrast.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy mercury gilding with hand-chased detailing, precise casting lines, and dark patinated bronze elements. Antique clock movements often bear French maker stamps, serial numbers, or medals on the back plate, alongside hand-carved marble mounts showing natural vein variations.

Place the three-piece set symmetrically along a period fireplace mantelpiece or a grand sideboard to establish a formal anchor point. To blend the set into contemporary schemes, pair it with minimalist artwork or modern architectural mirrors to balance the heavy classical ornamentation.

Clean gilt bronze gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding abrasive polishes or chemical cleaners that can strip the delicate gilding or patination. Keep marble bases free of dust, seal them periodically with specialized marble wax, and ensure the mechanical clock movement is serviced by a professional horologist every five years.
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