19th-century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock

Name: 19th-century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA981835
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

Description

A superb 19th-Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Egyptian style Mantel Clock

This clock was produced in the French Empire period, in the first quarter of the nineteenth century. At a result of Napoleon’s campaign in Egypt there was a renewed interest in classical antiquity. This is reflected in the two high-quality ormolu sphinxes in the niches on the base of the case. This austere mahogany-veneered oak case has a door at the back to access the movement and the pendulum. The case rests on four gilt brass bun feet.

The circular enamel dial has a fine chapter ring with Roma hour numerals, Arabic quarter-hour, five-minute and minute divisions. It is protected by a convex glass, set in an engine-turned gilt brass bezel. It is signed à Paris. The time is indicated by a fine pair of blued steel Breguet hands.

The spring-driven eight-day movement consists of going and striking trains. The going train has anchor escapement with a short silk-suspended pendulum, whilst the count-wheel controlled striking train indicates the hours fully and the half hours with one stroke on a bell, mounted on the backplate of the movement.

Physical Dimensions

Height

30cm (11.81")

Width

19.7cm (7.76")

Depth

17cm (6.69")

Declaration

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA981835

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Description

A superb 19th-Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Egyptian style Mantel Clock

This clock was produced in the French Empire period, in the first quarter of the nineteenth century. At a result of Napoleon’s campaign in Egypt there was a renewed interest in classical antiquity. This is reflected in the two high-quality ormolu sphinxes in the niches on the base of the case.

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This austere mahogany-veneered oak case has a door at the back to access the movement and the pendulum.

Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

The case rests on four gilt brass bun feet.

fig 1. 19th-Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock — fig 1. 19th-century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock

The circular enamel dial has a fine chapter ring with Roma hour numerals, Arabic quarter-hour, five-minute and minute divisions. It is protected by a convex glass, set in an engine-turned gilt brass bezel. It is signed à Paris. The time is indicated by a fine pair of blued steel Breguet hands.

fig 2. 19th-Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock — fig 2. 19th-century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock

The spring-driven eight-day movement consists of going and striking trains. The going train has anchor escapement with a short silk-suspended pendulum, whilst the count-wheel controlled striking train indicates the hours fully and the half hours with one stroke on a bell, mounted on the backplate of the movement.