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Superior Lyre Clock
Masons Antiques
for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450

Masons Antiques

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Superior Lyre Clock

19th century
For Sale by Masons Antiques
Description

Not too many of these around, most especially in this outstanding condition.

A really attractive and different style of clock that will enhance any household.

The body of the clock is in a wonderful honey coloured walnut and surmounted with gilt adornments and finishing in a starburst emblem to the top.

The convex, arcaded, white enamelled dial is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips or crazing., enhanced with beautifully cut hands.

The 8 day, platform escapement, movement strikes on the half-hour and the hour on a bell, giving a lovely crisp tone. It has just been fully overhauled by our BHI registered staff and carries our usual 12mths full parts and labour guarantee.

An absolute gem of a clock, presented in immaculate condition. Unfortunately our poor photography fails to show the true magnificence of this clock.

All cards accepted.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Masons Antiques has dated this French Lyre Mantel Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA857719
Dealers Notes

Masons Antiques are specialist suppliers of high quality, guaranteed, antique clocks.

Description
Not too many of these around, most especially in this outstanding condition.

A really attractive and different style of clock that will enhance any household.

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The body of the clock is in a wonderful honey coloured walnut and surmounted with gilt adornments and finishing in a starburst emblem to the top.
Masons Antiques
fig 1. A Louis XVI style wooden lyre clock featuring gilt bronze floral mounts, a sunburst mask finial, and a white enamel dial.
fig 1. Superior Lyre Clock

The convex, arcaded, white enamelled dial is in perfect condition with no cracks, chips or crazing., enhanced with beautifully cut hands.

The 8 day, platform escapement, movement strikes on the half-hour and the hour on a bell, giving a lovely crisp tone. It has just been fully overhauled by our BHI registered staff and carries our usual 12mths full parts and labour guarantee.

An absolute gem of a clock, presented in immaculate condition. Unfortunately our poor photography fails to show the true magnificence of this clock.

All cards accepted.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Masons Antiques has dated this French Lyre Mantel Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA857719
Masons Antiques
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A Louis XVI style wooden lyre clock featuring gilt bronze floral mounts, a sunburst mask finial, and a white enamel dial.
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Archive I A Louis XVI style wooden lyre clock featuring gilt bronze floral mounts, a sunburst mask finial, and a white enamel dial.

Superior Lyre Clock

Archive II A Louis XVI style wooden lyre clock featuring gilt bronze floral mounts, a sunburst mask finial, and a white enamel dial. View II
Archive III A Louis XVI style wooden lyre clock featuring gilt bronze floral mounts, a sunburst mask finial, and a white enamel dial. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Louis XVI style wooden lyre clock featuring gilt bronze floral mounts, a sunburst mask finial, and a white enamel dial.
Archive V A Louis XVI style wooden lyre clock featuring gilt bronze floral mounts, a sunburst mask finial, and a white enamel dial. View V
Archive VI A Louis XVI style wooden lyre clock featuring gilt bronze floral mounts, a sunburst mask finial, and a white enamel dial. View VI
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Telephone 01675 481474
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Birmingham
United Kingdom
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A Louis XVI style wooden lyre clock featuring gilt bronze floral mounts, a sunburst mask finial, and a white enamel dial.
Superior Lyre Clock
Ref: SA857719
A Louis XVI style wooden lyre clock featuring gilt bronze floral mounts, a sunburst mask finial, and a white enamel dial.
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Originating in late 18th-century France during the Louis XVI period, a lyre clock features an openwork case shaped like a classical musical lyre. The design typically incorporates neoclassical motifs, such as sunburst finials and laurel garlands, surrounding a central pendulum mechanism.

These clocks were typically constructed using fine hardwoods or marble for the base and lyre frame, combined with chased gilt bronze mounts. Dials were usually executed in white enamel, often decorated with delicate hand-painted floral swags and Arabic or Roman numerals.

Authentic pieces generally display heavy, hand-chased gilt bronze mounts, hand-painted enamel dials with twin winding holes, and a pendulum integrated into the lyre frame structure. Look for fine hand-carving or precision casting on metalwork rather than modern stamped elements.

Positioning a lyre clock on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or formal library desk creates an immediate focal point. Pair it with neutral backdrops, contemporary artwork, or minimalist glass vases to balance the intricate classical gilded detailing.

Dust the wooden and gilded surfaces gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or chemical polishes that can remove gilding. Mechanical movements should be serviced by a professional horologist every three to five years.
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