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Quality 19th Century French Louis Xvi Ormolu & Porcelain Mantle Clock
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Quality 19th Century French Louis Xvi Ormolu & Porcelain Mantle Clock

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Quality 19th century French Louis XVI ormolu and porcelain mantel clock, the case cast as a seated farm boy with floral rimmed hat, holding a single rose, by a pair of Doves, rake, pick and watering can, white enamel dial, bold Roman numerals, eight day movement, signed Vinconti Cie Medaille d'argent, shaped scrolling base inset with three hand painted porcelain panels, carved giltwood base

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1860s.

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SA921235
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508
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

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Quality 19th century French Louis XVI ormolu and porcelain mantel clock, the case cast as a seated farm boy with floral rimmed hat, holding a single rose, by a pair of Doves, rake, pick and watering can, white enamel dial, bold Roman numerals, eight day movement, signed Vinconti Cie Medaille d'argent, shaped scrolling base inset with three hand painted porcelain panels, carved giltwood base
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA921235
Dealers Internal Ref
508
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A 19th-century French Louis XVI style ormolu mantel clock featuring a sculpted youth figure, painted porcelain plaques, an enamel dial, and an ebonised wooden base.
Quality 19th Century French Louis XVI Ormolu & Porcelain Mantle Clock
Ref: SA921235
A 19th-century French Louis XVI style ormolu mantel clock featuring a sculpted youth figure, painted porcelain plaques, an enamel dial, and an ebonised wooden base.
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French Louis XVI style mantel clocks feature classical symmetry, cast metal figural sculptures, hand-painted porcelain plaques, and gilded embellishments. Emerging in the late 18th century and widely reproduced throughout the 19th century, these timepieces reflected neoclassical tastes through balanced proportions and allegorical themes.

These clocks typically combine mercury-gilded bronze or spelter (ormolu) with hand-painted porcelain panels, white enamel dials, brass clockwork movements, and polished ebonised wooden plinths. The contrast between bright gilded metalwork and dark timber or ceramic detailing was a hallmark of French decorative horology.

Authentic pieces feature finely chased cast metal detailing, hand-painted enamel dials with Roman numerals, individual serial numbers stamped on the rear movement plate, and makers marks from renowned French foundries such as Japy Freres or Vincenti.

A French ormolu clock serves as a focal point when placed centrally on a stone mantelpiece, dark wood console, or marble sideboard. Positioning the object alongside minimalist ceramics or modern framed artwork balances historical craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

Gilt surfaces require light dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth; water, abrasive polishes, and chemical cleansers must be avoided to prevent stripping the gilding. Clockwork mechanisms require periodic mechanical inspection and lubrication by a qualified horologist.
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