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Magnificent French 19th Century Mantel Clock, Victor Paillard, Paris
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Magnificent French 19th Century Mantel Clock, Victor Paillard, Paris

19th century
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A magnificent 19th Century bronze mantel clock depicting allegorical figures representing Geography and literature. The white enamel clock face, Roman numerals, an eight day duration movement, striking on the hour and half hour. Riased on a green mable base with wonderful gilded ormolu mounts.

Signed; Victor Paillard ft. de Bronzes. A Paris.

After passing through the Free Royal School of Drawing and training as an engraver, he was a pupil of Jean-François Denière and collaborator of Ferdinand Barbedienne. Quickly recognized as one of the best foundry bronzers of his time, around 1830 he created a house of works of art and furnishings which would employ up to a hundred people in the middle of the 19th century. He received many official commissions, notably when decorating the hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Quai d'Orsay in Paris.

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Bronze Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA971441
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SKU00001701
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A magnificent 19th Century bronze mantel clock depicting allegorical figures representing Geography and literature.
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The white enamel clock face, Roman numerals, an eight day duration movement, striking on the hour and half hour.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Riased on a green mable base with wonderful gilded ormolu mounts.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century French bronze and gilt-bronze mantel clock featuring two allegorical figures seated beside a dial on a green marble base.
fig 1. Magnificent French 19th Century Mantel Clock, Victor Paillard, Paris

Signed; Victor Paillard ft. de Bronzes. A Paris.

After passing through the Free Royal School of Drawing and training as an engraver, he was a pupil of Jean-François Denière and collaborator of Ferdinand Barbedienne. Quickly recognized as one of the best foundry bronzers of his time, around 1830 he created a house of works of art and furnishings which would employ up to a hundred people in the middle of the 19th century. He received many official commissions, notably when decorating the hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Quai d'Orsay in Paris.

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Bronze Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA971441
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001701
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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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 nineteenth-century French bronze and gilt-bronze mantel clock featuring two allegorical figures seated beside a dial on a green marble base.
Magnificent French 19th Century mantel clock, Victor Paillard, Paris
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A nineteenth-century French bronze and gilt-bronze mantel clock featuring two allegorical figures seated beside a dial on a green marble base.
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Nineteenth-century French mantel clocks combine mechanical timekeeping with sculptural metalwork, often depicting mythological, allegorical, or historical figures. They typically feature high-grade brass movements, white enamel dials, and bases crafted from marble or gilded bronze.

These clocks are predominantly constructed using patinated bronze for figures, fire-gilded bronze (ormolu) for decorative mounts, and carved marble or onyx for the plinth. Dials are generally composed of enamel over copper with brass hands.

Authentic pieces by Victor Paillard often bear his name stamped directly on the enamel dial face or impressed into the bronze metalwork or movement casing. The metal casting exhibits crisp chasing, detailed gilding, and substantial weight.

Position the timepiece as a central focal point on a marble fireplace mantelpiece or a dark wood sideboard. Pair it with symmetrical decorative objects, such as modern minimalist sconces or glass vases, to balance classical craftsmanship with contemporary design.

Dust surfaces gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent accumulation in detailed carvings. Avoid chemical polishes, water, or abrasive cleaners, as these can strip the original gilding or disrupt the natural bronze patina.
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