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19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock
Martlesham Antiques
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19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock

19th century
Description

A lovely quality 19th Century black forest mantle clock, the clock dial located at the centre within a farmyard scene consisting of a cockerel at the top and a chicken, baby chick and hare below surrounded by various foliage, the clock strikes on the 1/2 hour and 1 hour, lovely crisp carving and in excellent condition. Circa 1880.

16” x 9” x 23” high

41cms x 23cms x 59cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Black Forest Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA949643
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3380
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A lovely quality 19th Century black forest mantle clock, the clock dial located at the centre within a farmyard scene consisting of a cockerel at the top and a chicken, baby chick and hare below surrounded by various foliage, the clock strikes on the 1/2 hour and 1 hour, lovely crisp carving and in excellent condition. Circa 1880.

16” x 9” x 23” high

41cms x 23cms x 59cms high

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Black Forest Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA949643
Dealers Internal Ref
3380
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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A 19th-century carved dark wood Black Forest mantel clock featuring a cockerel finial, foliage motifs, and a central circular clock face with Roman numerals.
19th Century black forest mantel clock
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Black Forest clocks originated in the mountainous region of southwestern Germany and neighbouring Switzerland during the 18th and 19th centuries. They are renowned for their intricate hand-carved wooden cases depicting naturalistic scenes, native wildlife, and pastoral motifs paired with mechanical clockwork movements.

These clocks were typically carved from softwoods such as lindenwood or lime wood due to their fine grain, which allowed for detailed high-relief carving. Hardwoods like walnut and oak were also used, often finished with dark stains, natural waxes, or varnishes, housing internal movements made of brass and iron.

Authentic period examples display hand-carving evidence, such as slight subtle variations in symmetry and visible tool marks under inspection. Original pieces exhibit natural age-related wear, hand-cut joinery, period-correct brass mechanical clockworks, and porcelain, bone, or carved wood numeral dial inserts.

A carved clock serves as a strong architectural focal point when positioned on a simplified fireplace mantelpiece or modern sideboard. Pair it alongside neutral ceramics or minimal glassware to allow the detailed wood carving and dark finish to stand out against modern backdrops.

Dust the detailed carvings regularly using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush rather than cloth, which can snag on fine points. Keep the object away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, wax sparingly with beeswax, and have the mechanical movement serviced professionally every few years.
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