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Outstanding Lyre Clock. Maple & Co. Paris.
Masons Antiques
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Outstanding Lyre Clock. Maple & Co. Paris.

19th century
For Sale by Masons Antiques
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A truly magnificent clock made by VINCENTI of PARIS and retailed by MAPLE & CO. also of PARIS.

Maples were renowned Worldwide for the quality of the products they sold, catering for the highest and most affluent members of society. VINCENTI was respected and renowned Worldwide as a maker of the very finest clocks. This clock epitomises everything that was the best in it's era.

The frame of the clock is made of the finest mahogany, surmounted by gilded embellishments and with a sunburst finial to the top.

The 8 day movement strikes on the half-hour and the hour on a bell. It has just been fully overhauled by our BHI registered staff and carries our usual 12mths full parts and labour guarantee. It is marked with both the makers logo and Maples of Paris.

The 5" white enamelled ,convex and arcaded dial has black Roman numerals with red 15min. markers to the outside of the minute ring. It has beautifully cut gilded hands.

Out and out quality in every regard.

All cards accepted.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Masons Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Lyre Clock to the 1860s.

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SA872239
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Masons Antiques are specialist suppliers of high quality, guaranteed, antique clocks.

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A truly magnificent clock made by VINCENTI of PARIS and retailed by MAPLE & CO. also of PARIS.
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Maples were renowned Worldwide for the quality of the products they sold, catering for the highest and most affluent members of society.
Masons Antiques

VINCENTI was respected and renowned Worldwide as a maker of the very finest clocks. This clock epitomises everything that was the best in it's era.

fig 1. A Louis XVI style lyre-shaped mantel clock crafted from dark mahogany with elaborate gilt bronze floral festoons, an Apollo sunburst finial, and a floral enamel dial.
fig 1. Outstanding Lyre Clock. Maple & Co. Paris.

The frame of the clock is made of the finest mahogany, surmounted by gilded embellishments and with a sunburst finial to the top.

The 8 day movement strikes on the half-hour and the hour on a bell. It has just been fully overhauled by our BHI registered staff and carries our usual 12mths full parts and labour guarantee. It is marked with both the makers logo and Maples of Paris.

fig 2. A Louis XVI style lyre-shaped mantel clock crafted from dark mahogany with elaborate gilt bronze floral festoons, an Apollo sunburst finial, and a floral enamel dial.
fig 2. Outstanding Lyre Clock. Maple & Co. Paris.

The 5" white enamelled ,convex and arcaded dial has black Roman numerals with red 15min. markers to the outside of the minute ring. It has beautifully cut gilded hands.

Out and out quality in every regard.

All cards accepted.

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Masons Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Lyre Clock to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA872239
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Archive I A Louis XVI style lyre-shaped mantel clock crafted from dark mahogany with elaborate gilt bronze floral festoons, an Apollo sunburst finial, and a floral enamel dial.

OUTSTANDING LYRE CLOCK. MAPLE & CO. PARIS.

Archive II A Louis XVI style lyre-shaped mantel clock crafted from dark mahogany with elaborate gilt bronze floral festoons, an Apollo sunburst finial, and a floral enamel dial. View II
Archive III A Louis XVI style lyre-shaped mantel clock crafted from dark mahogany with elaborate gilt bronze floral festoons, an Apollo sunburst finial, and a floral enamel dial. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Louis XVI style lyre-shaped mantel clock crafted from dark mahogany with elaborate gilt bronze floral festoons, an Apollo sunburst finial, and a floral enamel dial.
Archive V A Louis XVI style lyre-shaped mantel clock crafted from dark mahogany with elaborate gilt bronze floral festoons, an Apollo sunburst finial, and a floral enamel dial. View V
Archive VI A Louis XVI style lyre-shaped mantel clock crafted from dark mahogany with elaborate gilt bronze floral festoons, an Apollo sunburst finial, and a floral enamel dial. View VI
Archive VII A Louis XVI style lyre-shaped mantel clock crafted from dark mahogany with elaborate gilt bronze floral festoons, an Apollo sunburst finial, and a floral enamel dial. View VII
Archive VIII A Louis XVI style lyre-shaped mantel clock crafted from dark mahogany with elaborate gilt bronze floral festoons, an Apollo sunburst finial, and a floral enamel dial. View VIII
Archive IX A Louis XVI style lyre-shaped mantel clock crafted from dark mahogany with elaborate gilt bronze floral festoons, an Apollo sunburst finial, and a floral enamel dial. View IX
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A Louis XVI style lyre-shaped mantel clock crafted from dark mahogany with elaborate gilt bronze floral festoons, an Apollo sunburst finial, and a floral enamel dial.
OUTSTANDING LYRE CLOCK. MAPLE & CO. PARIS.
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A Louis XVI style lyre-shaped mantel clock crafted from dark mahogany with elaborate gilt bronze floral festoons, an Apollo sunburst finial, and a floral enamel dial.
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The lyre clock emerged during the Neoclassical movement in late eighteenth-century France, drawing aesthetic inspiration from classical Greco-Roman instruments. Symbolising music, poetry, and Apollo, the sun god, these timepieces gained immense popularity under King Louis XVI and remained an enduring decorative motif throughout the nineteenth century.

Authentic French lyre clocks typically combine mercury-gilded bronze, known as ormolu, with high-grade timber veneers like mahogany, rosewood, or fruitwood, alongside white marble bases. Dials are traditionally fashioned from painted enamel on copper, concealing brass spring-driven clockwork movements.

Key identification markers include mercury-gilded brass or bronze mounts exhibiting precise chasing, hand-painted floral or numerical details on an enamel dial, and stamped maker marks or serial numbers on the rear brass movement plate. Construction techniques like hand-cut screws and heavy cast components further confirm period origin.

A lyre clock acts as a dramatic focal point when positioned symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece or a marble-topped sideboard. In modern spaces, pairing this intricate object with clean architectural lines or minimal artwork provides a striking historical contrast.

Gilt bronze should be dusted gently with a soft microfibre cloth or horsehair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners, abrasives, or brass polishes that strip protective gilding. Clock movements require professional servicing by a qualified horologist every five to seven years to ensure longevity and proper operation.
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