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Antique Victorian French Ornate Ormolu and Alabaster Mantle Clock
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Antique Victorian French Ornate Ormolu and Alabaster Mantle Clock

19th century
Sold 7 July 2025 · Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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Antique Victorian French ornate ormolu and alabaster mantle clock having a quality pair of ormolu figures holding a birds nest over a circular porcelain dial with original hands, 8 day movement striking the hour and half hour on a bell raised on a alabaster base with ormolu mounts

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Declaration

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

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SA943151
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1480
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Antique Victorian French ornate ormolu and alabaster mantle clock having a quality pair of ormolu figures holding a birds nest over a circular porcelain dial with original hands, 8 day movement striking the hour and half hour on a bell raised on a alabaster base with ormolu mounts
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA943151
Dealers Internal Ref
1480
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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An antique Victorian French figural mantel clock featuring gilt bronze ormolu figures flanking a central dial mounted on an alabaster base.
Antique Victorian French Ornate Ormolu And Alabaster Mantle Clock
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An antique Victorian French figural mantel clock featuring gilt bronze ormolu figures flanking a central dial mounted on an alabaster base.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOrmolu, Alabaster, Brass, Enamel
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFigural groupings, Scrollwork mounts, Enamel dial, Chased acanthus leaves
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

FAQs

French ormolu clocks from the 19th century typically feature fire-gilded bronze ornamentation combined with contrasting materials such as marble or alabaster, often depicting classical or romantic figurative scenes.

These timepieces are constructed using fire-gilt bronze, known as ormolu, hand-carved alabaster or marble bases, and precision mechanical brass clockwork movements driven by springs or weights.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy, finely chased cast bronze details, hand-painted enamel clock dials, and period-appropriate mechanical movements with maker signatures stamped on the backplate.

Placing the clock as a focal point on a mantelpiece or a side cabinet allows its intricate metalwork and stone textures to contrast effectively against clean, modern architectural lines.

Ormolu surfaces should be dusted gently with a soft, dry brush without chemical cleaners to preserve the original mercury gilding, while alabaster must be kept away from moisture and direct sunlight.
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