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French Empire Style Mantel Clock, Circa 1820
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for sale €14,040     $15,240
£12,000
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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French Empire Style Mantel Clock, Circa 1820

19th century
Description

A very impressive and stylish early 19th Century gilded ormolu and green marble mantle clock, having two classical maidens either side feeding Rams, an Eagle above the circular white enamel faced clock, an eight day duration clock movement, striking on the hour and half hour. Mounted on a green marble base with classical gilded ormolu motifs and mask, raised on bun feet.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Empire Mantel Clock to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA851829
Dealers Internal Reference
Batch 60
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Description
A very impressive and stylish early 19th Century gilded ormolu and green marble mantle clock, having two classical maidens either side feeding Rams, an Eagle above the circular white enamel faced clock, an eight day duration clock movement, striking on the hour and half hour. Mounted on a green marble base with classical gilded ormolu motifs and mask, raised on bun feet.

Details

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Empire Mantel Clock to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA851829
Dealers Internal Ref
Batch 60
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.

Dealer Profile

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Patrick Moorhead Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A French Empire gilt bronze and black marble mantel clock featuring an eagle finial, a central circular white clock dial, and classical female figures flanked by goats.
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Archive I A French Empire gilt bronze and black marble mantel clock featuring an eagle finial, a central circular white clock dial, and classical female figures flanked by goats.

French Empire Style Mantel Clock, Circa 1820

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Archive III A French Empire gilt bronze and black marble mantel clock featuring an eagle finial, a central circular white clock dial, and classical female figures flanked by goats. View III
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Archive V A French Empire gilt bronze and black marble mantel clock featuring an eagle finial, a central circular white clock dial, and classical female figures flanked by goats. View V
Archive VI A French Empire gilt bronze and black marble mantel clock featuring an eagle finial, a central circular white clock dial, and classical female figures flanked by goats. View VI
Archive VII A French Empire gilt bronze and black marble mantel clock featuring an eagle finial, a central circular white clock dial, and classical female figures flanked by goats. View VII
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
Location
Spring Gardens
76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/patrickmoorheadcouk
Verified Since Feb 2018
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A French Empire gilt bronze and black marble mantel clock featuring an eagle finial, a central circular white clock dial, and classical female figures flanked by goats.
French Empire style mantel clock, circa 1820
Ref: SA851829
A French Empire gilt bronze and black marble mantel clock featuring an eagle finial, a central circular white clock dial, and classical female figures flanked by goats.
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French Empire style clocks, originating during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte in the early 19th century, feature neoclassical motifs inspired by ancient Roman and Greek design. These timepieces typically incorporate gilt bronze ormolu figures, classical allegories, and dark marble bases to convey symmetry and structure.

These clocks primarily utilise cast bronze gilded via the fire-gilding process, known as ormolu, mounted on bases crafted from marble or porphyry. Clock dials are typically constructed from white enamel with Roman numerals, housing eight-day mechanical pendulum movements.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy mercury gilding with contrasting matte and burnished finishes, alongside finely chased bronze casting details. Movements often feature silk thread pendulum suspensions, white enamel dials with fine steel hands, and period horological foundry marks.

A French Empire mantel clock functions as a focal point when positioned atop a fireplace mantle, marble sideboard, or architectural console table. Displaying the structured gilt bronze silhouette against a neutral backdrop balances historical craftsmanship with contemporary room styling.

Dust gilt surfaces regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or chemical polishes that can strip original gilding. Marble bases should be wiped gently with a dry microfiber cloth, while mechanical clockwork requires periodic cleaning and lubrication by a qualified horologist.
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