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Antique French Louis Xvi Ormolu and Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
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Antique French Louis Xvi Ormolu and Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

19th century
Description

~ French - Circa 1890 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A superb cartel wall clock in the style of Louis XVI. It as formed as a round bronze body housing the movement suspended from an ormolu ribbon swag with a bow crest. The bronze body is decorated with stylised acanthus beaded decoration.

The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with floral decoration between the numerals and finely cut gilt brass hands.

The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock running, please ask and we will send you a link or alternatively it is on https://www.facebook.com/DragonAntiques/videos.

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. Bronze has a lovely patina with some slight marks and wear. There is no rear cover to the case. The dial is also in excellent condition with no damage.

Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 19 1/2", Width 8 1/2", Depth 4"

centimetres: Height 49.5 cm, Width 22 cm, Depth 10 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £95 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Physical Dimensions
Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Louis Xvi Cartel Clock to the 1890s.

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Description
~ French - Circa 1890 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A superb cartel wall clock in the style of Louis XVI.

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It as formed as a round bronze body housing the movement suspended from an ormolu ribbon swag with a bow crest.
Dragon-Antiques.com

The bronze body is decorated with stylised acanthus beaded decoration.

fig 1. A circular wall clock with a white enamel dial, framed in dark bronze with gold ormolu foliate mounts and topped with a gilded ribbon bow.
fig 1. Antique French Louis Xvi Ormolu and Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with floral decoration between the numerals and finely cut gilt brass hands.

The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock running, please ask and we will send you a link or alternatively it is on https://www.facebook.com/DragonAntiques/videos.

fig 2. A circular wall clock with a white enamel dial, framed in dark bronze with gold ormolu foliate mounts and topped with a gilded ribbon bow.
fig 2. Antique French Louis Xvi Ormolu and Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. Bronze has a lovely patina with some slight marks and wear. There is no rear cover to the case. The dial is also in excellent condition with no damage.

fig 3. A circular wall clock with a white enamel dial, framed in dark bronze with gold ormolu foliate mounts and topped with a gilded ribbon bow.
fig 3. Antique French Louis Xvi Ormolu and Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 19 1/2", Width 8 1/2", Depth 4"

centimetres: Height 49.5 cm, Width 22 cm, Depth 10 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £95 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Louis Xvi Cartel Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA935585
Dealers Internal Ref
RSC3504
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Archive I A circular wall clock with a white enamel dial, framed in dark bronze with gold ormolu foliate mounts and topped with a gilded ribbon bow.

Antique French Louis Xvi Ormolu and Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

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A circular wall clock with a white enamel dial, framed in dark bronze with gold ormolu foliate mounts and topped with a gilded ribbon bow.
Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu and Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
Ref: SA935585
A circular wall clock with a white enamel dial, framed in dark bronze with gold ormolu foliate mounts and topped with a gilded ribbon bow.
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A cartel clock is a wall-mounted timepiece originating in 18th-century France, characterised by an ornate cast frame, often in gilt bronze or carved wood, embodying Neoclassical symmetry and motifs such as ribbons, garlands, and urns.

These clocks typically feature gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts, cast dark bronze or ebonised wooden frames, hand-painted white enamel dials, and finely chased brass mechanical movements.

Authentic period examples display hand-chased gilding showing slight natural oxidisation, hand-painted porcelain or enamel dial numbers, period-appropriate movement signatures, and heavy cast-metal construction rather than modern lightweight alloys.

Position the clock as a central focal point on a narrow wall space, above a console table, or integrated into a gallery wall, pairing traditional metalwork with clean contemporary lines for refined visual contrast.

Dust the gilt bronze surface gently using a dry, soft brush and avoid chemical metal cleaners, which can permanently strip historical gilding. Internal mechanical movements require periodic servicing by a qualified horologist.
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