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An Early 19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu 8 Day Mantle Clock
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
for sale €4,446     $4,826
£3,800

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An Early 19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu 8 Day Mantle Clock

19th century
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An early 19th Century French bronze & ormolu 8-Day striking Clock with silver dial (stamped Douon on inner plate and one spring dated 1824) mounted in unusual bronze & ormolu case depicting centurion slaying dragon on rocks with stylised tree, supported on plinth base with applied panel of weapons contained within wreath, ending on scrolled bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this French Empire Mantel Clock to the Regency era.

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SA907710
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6529
Description
An early 19th Century French bronze & ormolu 8-Day striking Clock with silver dial (stamped Douon on inner plate and one spring dated 1824) mounted in unusual bronze & ormolu case depicting centurion slaying dragon on rocks with stylised tree, supported on plinth base with applied panel of weapons contained within wreath, ending on scrolled bracket feet.
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Sandberg Antiques has dated this French Empire Mantel Clock to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA907710
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6529
Patrick Sandberg Antiques
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An Early 19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu 8 Day Mantle Clock

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Patrick Sandberg Antiques
Telephone 0207 229 0373 or 07710 044 704
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150-152 Kensington Church Street
London
W8 4BN
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An early 19th-century French Empire clock crafted from gilt and patinated bronze, featuring a classical warrior figure standing beside a tree with a serpent atop a rectangular plinth.
An early 19th century French bronze and ormolu 8 day mantle clock
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An early 19th-century French Empire clock crafted from gilt and patinated bronze, featuring a classical warrior figure standing beside a tree with a serpent atop a rectangular plinth.
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Originating during the Napoleonic era, French Empire mantel clocks typically combine dark patinated bronze with gilded bronze (ormolu) figures, depicting classical, historical, or mythological themes above a rectangular pedestal base housing the movement.

These timepieces utilize mercury-gilded bronze (ormolu) paired with patinated bronze, featuring brass eight-day mechanical movements, silk-thread or steel suspensions, and hand-chased decorative mounts.

Authentic period examples display finely hand-chased details, mercury gilding with natural surface wear in recesses, heavy cast-bronze construction, and period-appropriate movement features such as countwheel striking systems.

A sculptural mantel clock functions as a focal point when displayed on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble console table, or structured bookshelf within traditional or contemporary curated interiors.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners, chemical polishes, or moisture that can damage the original fire gilding and surface patination.
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