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Gilded French Clock Surmounted by the Neoclassical Figure of Diana the Hunter
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Gilded French Clock Surmounted by the Neoclassical Figure of Diana the Hunter

19th century
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Circa 1860. Gilded French clock surmounted by the neoclassical figure of Diana the Hunter with bow and hunting dog, the circular clock face, with blue Roman numerals on small white porcelain plaques. The base supported with griffins with garland swags over moulded circular feet. All on a shaped giltwood stand with moulded decorations, over small bracket feet. The circular brass clock movement stamped Gve Rey Jne, Paris. The maker of the case is unknown.

57cm High (52cm High excluding base) x 51cm Wide x 21cm Deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

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SA896334
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31107
Description
Circa 1860. Gilded French clock surmounted by the neoclassical figure of Diana the Hunter with bow and hunting dog, the circular clock face, with blue Roman numerals on small white porcelain plaques. The base supported with griffins with garland swags over moulded circular feet. All on a shaped giltwood stand with moulded decorations, over small bracket feet. The circular brass clock movement stamped Gve Rey Jne, Paris. The maker of the case is unknown.

57cm High (52cm High excluding base) x 51cm Wide x 21cm Deep

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA896334
Dealers Internal Ref
31107
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A French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a seated figure of Diana the Huntress with a hound, raised on a detailed ornate base.
Gilded French Clock Surmounted by The Neoclassical Figure of Diana the Hunter
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A French gilt bronze mantel clock, often referred to as an ormolu clock or pendule de cheminee, is a decorative timepiece produced primarily in France during the 18th and 19th centuries. These clocks feature intricate sculptural casings crafted from gilded bronze, frequently depicting classical mythological figures, allegories, or historical themes.

These timepieces were typically constructed using cast bronze finished with fire-gilding or mercury gilding to achieve a durable gold lustre. The internal clock movements feature brass plates and steel pinions, paired with enamel dials displaying Roman numerals.

Authentic period pieces exhibit high-quality hand-chasing on the bronze casting, along with substantial physical weight. Movement plates usually bear maker stamps, serial numbers, or French exhibition marks, while dials feature individual enamel cartouches or fine hand-painted enamel digits.

Place the clock as a central focal point on a marble mantelpiece, dark wood console, or minimalist sideboard to create textural contrast. Pair it with structured contemporary artwork or monochrome architectural prints to balance the classical ornamentation.

Dust the gilt bronze surface regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth without applying commercial metal polishes. Mechanical movements require periodic servicing by a qualified horologist every five to seven years to ensure proper timekeeping and internal lubrication.
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