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19th Century Rococo Style Mantel Clock
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19th Century Rococo Style Mantel Clock

19th century
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A very good quality 19th Century French gilded ormolu Rococo influenced mantel clock, having wonderful scrolling foliate decoration, the clock face having enamel Roman numerals, an eight day duration movement that strikes on the hour and half hour, above a seated Bacchus putti drinking wine with a tamborin at his feet and a Goat.

Batch 60-61 54603 ANTEY

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Rococo Gilt Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA953849
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SKU00001584
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Description
A very good quality 19th Century French gilded ormolu Rococo influenced mantel clock, having wonderful scrolling foliate decoration, the clock face having enamel Roman numerals, an eight day duration movement that strikes on the hour and half hour, above a seated Bacchus putti drinking wine with a tamborin at his feet and a Goat.

Batch 60-61 54603 ANTEY

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Rococo Gilt Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA953849
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001584
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A 19th-century Rococo Revival gilt bronze mantel clock featuring intricate scrollwork, floral cresting, enamel numeral cartouches, and a central figure of a child with a goat.
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Archive I A 19th-century Rococo Revival gilt bronze mantel clock featuring intricate scrollwork, floral cresting, enamel numeral cartouches, and a central figure of a child with a goat.

19th Century Rococo Style Mantel Clock

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A 19th-century Rococo Revival gilt bronze mantel clock featuring intricate scrollwork, floral cresting, enamel numeral cartouches, and a central figure of a child with a goat.
19th Century Rococo Style Mantel Clock
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A 19th-century Rococo Revival gilt bronze mantel clock featuring intricate scrollwork, floral cresting, enamel numeral cartouches, and a central figure of a child with a goat.
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Originating in 19th-century Europe, Rococo style mantel clocks are defined by asymmetrical scrolls, acanthus leaf motifs, and figurative elements such as putti or pastoral subjects. These timepieces reflected a revival of 18th-century French Louis XV decorative arts, designed as prominent accents for fireplace mantels.

These clocks were predominantly cast from bronze or spelter and finished with fire-gilding (ormolu) or electroplating to achieve a gold lustre. The clock dials frequently incorporated individual enamel cartouches with Roman numerals, housing mechanical brass movements.

Authentic 19th-century examples display heavy cast metal casings with detailed hand-chasing, often bearing maker stamps or serial numbers stamped into the rear movement plate. Look for original enamelled numeral plaques and evidence of traditional casting methods on internal surfaces.

Position the clock centrally on a marble mantelpiece, console table, or sideboard to serve as a focal point. Contrast the elaborate metalwork and gold finish against neutral backdrop tones or alongside contemporary artwork.

Dust the casing regularly using a soft, dry brush to clear intricate recesses without scratching the gilding. Avoid liquid metal polishes or chemical solvents, and ensure the mechanical movement is serviced by a professional horologist every five to seven years.
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