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High Quality Egyptian Influence Mantel Clock
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High Quality Egyptian Influence Mantel Clock

19th century
Description

An exceptional quality marble and slate mantel clock with superbly made bronzes by Miroy Requier & Co of Paris & London.

The typical of the period French 8 day movement strikes the hours and the half hours on a mounted gong. The marble/slate dial features brass hands, gold Roman numerals and a central rouge coloured marble insert. The dial is framed within a brass bezel and a thick bevelled glass

The mostly black marble and slate case is extremely heavy and beautifully crafted. The central part of the case is decorated again with rouge coloured marble and is typical of the Egyptian revival period. The three exceptional quality bronzes are depicting the Egyptian Sphinx. A mythical creature with the head of a human, the body of a lion and the wings of a Falcon. Two of them are sat upright to the sides with wings and looking forward and the larger central bronze is lying down and looking to the right. The quality of these bronzes is exceptional and all of them are in perfect condition.

The case has been carefully cleaned and polished where required. There are some small chips to the corners of the case but these are to be expected from this type of medium and do not detract from the overall look of the clock at all. The movement is in its original unrestored state and in working order but a full overhaul and service will be carried out before delivery. It will then be guaranteed for 3 years

An excellent example.

Note: Ernest Miroy the second son of Jean Baptiste Marie Miroy, married Josephine Requier and moved to London with his cousin Adolph Victor Miroy in 1860, where he traded under the name Miroy-Requier. Both branches of the Miroy Frees were clockmakers and bronziers, and the side remaining in France ran their business from 10 Rue d'Angouleme, Paris.

They exhibited at the Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace, London in 1851 and also at the Great Exhibition, Paris in 1855. Queen Victoria purchased a large number of objects and bronzes from Miroy Requier for the interiors and gardens at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight.

H - 17.5inches

W - 19.5 inches

D - 7 inches

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P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

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SA927239
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Description
An exceptional quality marble and slate mantel clock with superbly made bronzes by Miroy Requier & Co of Paris & London.
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The typical of the period French 8 day movement strikes the hours and the half hours on a mounted gong.
P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

The marble/slate dial features brass hands, gold Roman numerals and a central rouge coloured marble insert. The dial is framed within a brass bezel and a thick bevelled glass

fig 1. An Egyptian Revival mantel clock constructed from black slate and red marble, topped with a reclining bronze sphinx and flanked by two seated sphinx figures.
fig 1. High Quality Egyptian Influence Mantel Clock

The mostly black marble and slate case is extremely heavy and beautifully crafted. The central part of the case is decorated again with rouge coloured marble and is typical of the Egyptian revival period. The three exceptional quality bronzes are depicting the Egyptian Sphinx. A mythical creature with the head of a human, the body of a lion and the wings of a Falcon. Two of them are sat upright to the sides with wings and looking forward and the larger central bronze is lying down and looking to the right. The quality of these bronzes is exceptional and all of them are in perfect condition.

fig 2. An Egyptian Revival mantel clock constructed from black slate and red marble, topped with a reclining bronze sphinx and flanked by two seated sphinx figures.
fig 2. High Quality Egyptian Influence Mantel Clock

The case has been carefully cleaned and polished where required. There are some small chips to the corners of the case but these are to be expected from this type of medium and do not detract from the overall look of the clock at all. The movement is in its original unrestored state and in working order but a full overhaul and service will be carried out before delivery. It will then be guaranteed for 3 years

fig 3. An Egyptian Revival mantel clock constructed from black slate and red marble, topped with a reclining bronze sphinx and flanked by two seated sphinx figures.
fig 3. High Quality Egyptian Influence Mantel Clock

An excellent example.

Note: Ernest Miroy the second son of Jean Baptiste Marie Miroy, married Josephine Requier and moved to London with his cousin Adolph Victor Miroy in 1860, where he traded under the name Miroy-Requier. Both branches of the Miroy Frees were clockmakers and bronziers, and the side remaining in France ran their business from 10 Rue d'Angouleme, Paris.

They exhibited at the Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace, London in 1851 and also at the Great Exhibition, Paris in 1855. Queen Victoria purchased a large number of objects and bronzes from Miroy Requier for the interiors and gardens at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight.

H - 17.5inches

W - 19.5 inches

D - 7 inches

Date of Manufacture

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

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Egyptian Revival design emerged in Western Europe following Napoleons Egyptian Campaign in 1798 and gained renewed popularity throughout the nineteenth century following archaeological discoveries. Clocks produced in this style incorporate ancient architectural forms such as pylons and obelisks, alongside iconographic motifs including sphinxes, scarabs, and hieroglyphs.

Nineteenth-century French mantel clocks were predominantly constructed using heavy foundations of black Belgian slate or polished marble, such as rouge marble. Decorative accents were cast in patinated bronze, spelter, or gilt brass, housing precision mechanical movements with pendulum regulators.

Authentic period examples feature substantial weight due to genuine stone construction, hand-chased metal mounts, and eight-day brass clock movements often stamped by French makers. Look for incised detail, correctly proportioned classical motifs, and natural wear or slight oxidisation on the metal components.

Position the clock as a focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or study desk to highlight its strong architectural silhouette. Complement the piece with dark wood furniture, brass accents, or contemporary minimalist decor to create visual balance.

Clean slate and marble surfaces with a soft, lint-free cloth and occasional application of mineral oil to retain lustre, avoiding acidic or abrasive cleaners. Mechanical clock movements require periodic winding with the correct key and professional horological servicing every five to seven years.
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