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Four Glass French Mantel Clock Circa 1890
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Four Glass French Mantel Clock Circa 1890

19th century
Description

A unique opportunity to purchase a good quality oval 4 glass mantle clock.

Acquired from an estate this clock would suit a trade buyer, or an enthusiastic collector. The clock is in full working order and strikes in the hours and half hours on a gong, priced to sell, all it needs is to be carefully cleaned to restore it to its former glory. A highly decorative clock which would suit a variety of placements.

Browse the Internet and compare the price of this clock with any Oval Clocks of this type. All it needs is patience and effort. it has been priced to sell.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this French Four Glass Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA923587
Dealers Internal Reference
1319
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Description
A unique opportunity to purchase a good quality oval 4 glass mantle clock.

Acquired from an estate this clock would suit a trade buyer, or an enthusiastic collector.

“
The clock is in full working order and strikes in the hours and half hours on a gong, priced to sell, all it needs is to be carefully cleaned to restore it to its former glory.
Frank Craig Antiques

A highly decorative clock which would suit a variety of placements.

Browse the Internet and compare the price of this clock with any Oval Clocks of this type. All it needs is patience and effort. it has been priced to sell.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
18.5cm (7.28")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this French Four Glass Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA923587
Dealers Internal Ref
1319
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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An oval late nineteenth-century French brass four-glass mantel clock featuring bevelled glass panels and an enamel dial with Roman numerals.
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Archive I An oval late nineteenth-century French brass four-glass mantel clock featuring bevelled glass panels and an enamel dial with Roman numerals.

Four Glass French Mantel Clock Circa 1890

Archive II An oval late nineteenth-century French brass four-glass mantel clock featuring bevelled glass panels and an enamel dial with Roman numerals. View II
Archive III An oval late nineteenth-century French brass four-glass mantel clock featuring bevelled glass panels and an enamel dial with Roman numerals. View III
Archive IV An oval late nineteenth-century French brass four-glass mantel clock featuring bevelled glass panels and an enamel dial with Roman numerals. View IV
Archive V An oval late nineteenth-century French brass four-glass mantel clock featuring bevelled glass panels and an enamel dial with Roman numerals. View V
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Frank Craig Antiques

Frank Craig Antiques
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Devon
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Verified Since Apr 2018
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An oval late nineteenth-century French brass four-glass mantel clock featuring bevelled glass panels and an enamel dial with Roman numerals.
Four glass French mantel clock circa 1890
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An oval late nineteenth-century French brass four-glass mantel clock featuring bevelled glass panels and an enamel dial with Roman numerals.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Late 19th Century
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourBrass Gold
  • MotifsBevelled glass panels, Oval brass case, Enamel dial, Mercury pendulum
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 18.5 cm (7 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This French late nineteenth-century mantel clock dates from circa 1890 and takes an oval form with an enclosing brass frame and transparent glass panels on four sides. The piece combines polished brass and clear glass elements, housing a white enamel circular dial with black Roman numerals and ornate dark hands, alongside a visible mercury pendulum mechanism suspended inside the glazed chamber. Stepped brass mouldings frame the top and bottom edges of the cylindrical housing, while a small metal door latch secures the front face, and minor patination traces are visible across the metallic surfaces. The item measures 26 cm high, 18.5 cm wide, and 14 cm deep. Positioned on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or display shelf within a living room, study, or hallway, the clock brings traditional horological interest and period character to domestic interiors.

FAQs

A French four-glass clock, often referred to as a crystal regulator, is a type of 19th-century mantel clock featuring four bevelled glass sides housed within a metal frame, allowing clear visibility of the internal mechanical movement.

These clocks are traditionally constructed with gilt brass or lacquered brass frames, bevelled glass panels, porcelain or enamel dials, and steel movement components, often accompanied by a mercury-filled pendulum.

Authentic pieces feature heavy hand-finished brass or bronze cases, thick bevelled glass panels, twin-vial mercury pendulums, and maker trademarks or serial numbers stamped directly onto the movements rear brass plate.

Position the clock centrally on a stone fireplace mantelpiece, a dark wood sideboard, or within a minimalist bookshelf to create a refined architectural focal point that bridges period and contemporary styles.

Dust the exterior glass and brass elements regularly using a clean, lint-free microfibre cloth, avoid applying abrasive metal cleaners, and ensure the mechanical movement is inspected by a professional horologist every five to seven years.
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