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French Empire Gilded Mantle Clock 1830s Fully Serviced
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French Empire Gilded Mantle Clock 1830s Fully Serviced

19th century
For Sale by Arundel Clocks
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Extra Large French Empire Clock, Circa 1830s

An exquisite and luxurious example of a French Empire fire-gilded ormolu/mercury clock depicting a fallen soldier and his comrade protecting him. The men are in battle dresses featuring fine detail. In one hand, the fallen man holds his sword, and in the other his shield. The figures display the finest detailing highlighted by mercury gilding throughout, paying particular attention to the hair, eyes, and faces.

The clock demonstrates the finest quality of craftsmanship and stands upon a rectangular base with bracket fee and swept plinth. The front elevation of the base features repoussé work with shells, scrollwork, sword spears daggers, and floral garlands.

To the front elevation, the clock features a silvered dial with hand-painted Roman numerals surrounded by an ormolu engine-turned rim.

The original mechanism is present featuring a suspension silk thread. The clock features a twin-train mechanical movement striking the hours and a half on a bell. The clock is regulated by a count wheel.

The bell, pendulum, and winding key are present.

Approximate dimensions:

51 cm high x 37 cm wide 12cm in depth.

Condition: Overall, the clock is in good working condition. The ormolu is in good condition and retains very good colour.

Please study the pictures and ask any questions that you may have

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Arundel Clocks has dated this French Empire Mantel Clock to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA975594
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Bronze Clive
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Description
Extra Large French Empire Clock, Circa 1830s
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An exquisite and luxurious example of a French Empire fire-gilded ormolu/mercury clock depicting a fallen soldier and his comrade protecting him.
Arundel Clocks

The men are in battle dresses featuring fine detail. In one hand, the fallen man holds his sword, and in the other his shield. The figures display the finest detailing highlighted by mercury gilding throughout, paying particular attention to the hair, eyes, and faces.

fig 1. An antique French Empire gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock featuring sculpted figures of medieval soldiers above an ornamented base.
fig 1. French Empire Gilded Mantle Clock 1830s Fully Serviced

The clock demonstrates the finest quality of craftsmanship and stands upon a rectangular base with bracket fee and swept plinth. The front elevation of the base features repoussé work with shells, scrollwork, sword spears daggers, and floral garlands.

fig 2. An antique French Empire gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock featuring sculpted figures of medieval soldiers above an ornamented base.
fig 2. French Empire Gilded Mantle Clock 1830s Fully Serviced

To the front elevation, the clock features a silvered dial with hand-painted Roman numerals surrounded by an ormolu engine-turned rim.

The original mechanism is present featuring a suspension silk thread. The clock features a twin-train mechanical movement striking the hours and a half on a bell. The clock is regulated by a count wheel.

fig 3. An antique French Empire gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock featuring sculpted figures of medieval soldiers above an ornamented base.
fig 3. French Empire Gilded Mantle Clock 1830s Fully Serviced

The bell, pendulum, and winding key are present.

Approximate dimensions:

51 cm high x 37 cm wide 12cm in depth.

Condition: Overall, the clock is in good working condition. The ormolu is in good condition and retains very good colour.

Please study the pictures and ask any questions that you may have

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Arundel Clocks has dated this French Empire Mantel Clock to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA975594
Dealers Internal Ref
Bronze Clive
Arundel Clocks
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French Empire mantel clocks originated in the early 19th century, characterised by neoclassical themes, military symbolism, classical mythology, and elaborate figural bronzes. They feature high-quality mechanical movements housed within ormolu and patinated bronze structures designed to serve as focal decorative pieces.

These timepieces typically utilise fire-gilded bronze, known as ormolu, combined with dark patinated bronze to create striking visual contrast. Clock faces were frequently crafted from chased gilt brass or enamel, with movements housed in cast metal cases.

Authentic period examples generally display mercury-gilded surfaces with fine chasing detail, heavy cast bronze components, and mechanical pendulum movements. Clock dials from this era often feature Roman numerals, steel Breguet-style hands, and dual winding key holes for timekeeping and striking mechanisms.

Place the clock centrally on a stone or timber mantelpiece, a hallway console, or a library sideboard to create a focal point. Modern interiors benefit from pairing such detailed metalwork with clean lines, dark walls, or minimalist architectural backdrop elements.

Dust gilt bronze lightly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush to prevent abrasive scratching. Avoid chemical cleaners or liquids, which can dissolve the original gilded patina, and ensure the mechanical movement is serviced by a professional horologist every few years.
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