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Antique French Ormolu and Porcelain Mantle Clock
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
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Andrew Lovatt Antiques

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Antique French Ormolu and Porcelain Mantle Clock

19th century
Description

Antique ormolu and porcelain panels painted with gilt and bleu borders. The dial with roman numerals on applied cartouches. The pediment with cherubs beside ionic pillar capital. The base with floral mount. 8 day duration movement striking hours and half hours on a bell, the backplate signed Viner a Paris and Vincenti.

Professionally serviced and in excellent working order.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA971828
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Antique ormolu and porcelain panels painted with gilt and bleu borders. The dial with roman numerals on applied cartouches. The pediment with cherubs beside ionic pillar capital. The base with floral mount.
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8 day duration movement striking hours and half hours on a bell, the backplate signed Viner a Paris and Vincenti.
Andrew Lovatt Antiques

Professionally serviced and in excellent working order.

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Lovatt Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA971828
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

Lovatt antiques have been established for over 35 years we are located in staffordshire and specialise in quality.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Andrew Lovatt Antiques Profile Page

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Andrew Lovatt Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Andrew Lovatt Antiques
Telephone 07974 171 103 or 01782 636 588
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United Kingdom
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An antique French gilt bronze ormolu mantel clock featuring sculpted cherubs on top and hand-painted blue porcelain panels around a Roman numeral dial.
Antique French ormolu and porcelain mantle clock
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French ormolu mantel clocks originated in the eighteenth century and became prominent horological decorative items through the nineteenth century. These clocks combined precise movement engineering with sculpted gilt-bronze cases, often commissioned for grand salons and formal rooms across Europe.

These clocks are constructed primarily from cast bronze treated with mercury gilding (ormolu) to create a durable gold finish. Additional decorative elements frequently include hand-painted porcelain panels, enamel dial cartouches, and steel mechanical movement components.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast bronze construction with hand-chased details visible on the metalwork. Pendulum movements typically bear French maker marks or serial numbers stamped onto the rear brass plates, alongside hand-painted enamel digits or porcelain inserts.

Position the clock centrally on a marble fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table to establish a focal point. Complement the gilded tones by placing it against neutral walls, dark panelling, or alongside tailored contemporary ceramics.

Dust metal surfaces using a soft brush or dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical polishes or water which damage the original gilt surface. Porcelain panels should be wiped gently with a dry cloth, and mechanical movements require periodic servicing by a specialist clockmaker.
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