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French Copper Clock Face
Arcadia Antiques
for sale €5,148     $5,588
£4,400
Arcadia Antiques

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French Copper Clock Face

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Stunning French copper and painted wall clock face. Wonderful patination. 1860.

Reference: 7115

Dimensions

4 inches (10 cms) Deep

59 inches (150 cms) Diameter

Physical Dimensions
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Copper Clock Face to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA852833
Dealers Internal Reference
7115
Description
Stunning French copper and painted wall clock face. Wonderful patination. 1860.

Reference: 7115

Dimensions

4 inches (10 cms) Deep

59 inches (150 cms) Diameter

Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Copper Clock Face to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA852833
Dealers Internal Ref
7115
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A large circular antique French copper clock face displaying weathered verdigris patina, faded Roman numerals, and central metal hands.
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Archive I A large circular antique French copper clock face displaying weathered verdigris patina, faded Roman numerals, and central metal hands.

French Copper Clock Face

Archive II A large circular antique French copper clock face displaying weathered verdigris patina, faded Roman numerals, and central metal hands. View II
Archive III A large circular antique French copper clock face displaying weathered verdigris patina, faded Roman numerals, and central metal hands. View III
Archive IV A large circular antique French copper clock face displaying weathered verdigris patina, faded Roman numerals, and central metal hands. View IV
Archive V A large circular antique French copper clock face displaying weathered verdigris patina, faded Roman numerals, and central metal hands. View V
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Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 680
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Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
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A large circular antique French copper clock face displaying weathered verdigris patina, faded Roman numerals, and central metal hands.
French Copper Clock Face
Ref: SA852833
A large circular antique French copper clock face displaying weathered verdigris patina, faded Roman numerals, and central metal hands.
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Large clock faces from 19th-century France were manufactured for church towers, municipal halls, and public buildings. Crafted from durable metals such as copper to withstand outdoor weathering, these dials featured prominent Roman numerals designed for long-distance readability.

Exterior clock dials were commonly constructed using sheet copper, wrought iron, or cast iron. Copper was preferred for its malleability and weather resistance, developing a characteristic verdigris oxidisation layer over prolonged exposure to the elements.

Authentic antique dials display natural, uneven oxidisation and surface wear that modern distressing cannot duplicate. Look for hand-hammered details, hand-riveted structural supports on the reverse, and original hand-cut mounting apertures.

A large antique clock dial functions as a focal wall installation within contemporary or industrial spaces. Mounting the face above a console table, sideboard, or mantelpiece highlights the metal texture against a neutral plaster or exposed brick backdrop.

Preserve the natural patina by removing dust with a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth. Avoid abrasive polishes, liquid cleaners, or chemical treatments, as these alter the historical surface oxidisation and remove the verdigris finish.
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