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Large & Impressive French Marble & Bronze Clock
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for sale €2,925     $3,175
£2,500
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Large & Impressive French Marble & Bronze Clock

19th century
For Sale by Athey Antiques
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Large and impressive French Napoleon 111 clock with a fabulous patinated bronze figural group of Bacchantes after Claude Michel Clodion on a slate and green marble inset base.

The eight day striking movement stamped Barrard & Vignon , Paris.

With some minor marks and wear commensurate with age, overall this super quality clock is in good condition, it is a real statement piece !.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 31" 79 cm

Width 18.5" 47 cm

depth 11.5" 29 cm

all sizes approximate

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this French Bronze Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

Independent Date Guide ID 07989556
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-165 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Maker's stamp Barrard & Vignon Paris on backplate: active Parisian clockmakers of the period.
Matching serial number 189 on movement and pendulum: an original set together.
Regulation square above twelve on the dial: Brocot suspension from the late nineteenth century.
Black slate and green marble case: classic French Napoleon the Third construction.
Cast bronze figural group after Clodion: popular late nineteenth-century decorative bronzes.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
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SA998508
Description
Large and impressive French Napoleon 111 clock with a fabulous patinated bronze figural group of Bacchantes after Claude Michel Clodion on a slate and green marble inset base.

The eight day striking movement stamped Barrard & Vignon , Paris.

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With some minor marks and wear commensurate with age, overall this super quality clock is in good condition, it is a real statement piece !.
Athey Antiques

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 31" 79 cm

Width 18.5" 47 cm

depth 11.5" 29 cm

all sizes approximate

Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this French Bronze Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 07989556
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-165 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Maker's stamp Barrard & Vignon Paris on backplate: active Parisian clockmakers of the period.
Matching serial number 189 on movement and pendulum: an original set together.
Regulation square above twelve on the dial: Brocot suspension from the late nineteenth century.
Black slate and green marble case: classic French Napoleon the Third construction.
Cast bronze figural group after Clodion: popular late nineteenth-century decorative bronzes.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Reference Numbers
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SA998508
Athey Antiques
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Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
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An antique French mantel clock featuring a dark marble base and a patinated bronze figural sculpture of classical figures on top.
Large & impressive French marble & bronze clock
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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialBronze, Marble, Slate, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown, Black, Green
  • MotifsFigural bronze sculpture, Classical drapery, Roman numeral dial, Step-moulded marble base
  • SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 29 cm (11 in)

This 1870 French Napoleon III mantel clock is made from bronze, marble, slate, and glass in dark brown, black, and green colours. The piece sits upon a step-moulded black slate and green marble inset base with a circular clock face featuring a Roman numeral dial and glass cover. Atop the base stands a patinated bronze figural sculpture of classical figures with classical drapery after Claude Michel Clodion, incorporating a figural bronze group of Bacchantes. The clock stands 79 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 29 cm deep. Minor marks and wear commensurate with age are visible on the surface. Positioned on a mantelpiece, this clock functions as a decorative timepiece in a French Chateau style interior. The eight day striking movement is stamped Barrard & Vignon, Paris. It suits placement in a living room, drawing room, or study, where the combination of bronze sculpture and dark stone brings a classical sculptural element to a domestic setting. The heavy stone plinth anchors the substantial bronze top, providing a stable foundation for display on a suitable mantel or sideboard surface.

FAQs

19th-century French mantel clocks typically feature elaborate decorative casings, often combining patinated or gilded bronze figures with marble or slate bases. Produced extensively during the Empire, Restoration, and Napoleon III periods, these horological pieces were designed as prominent decorative centrepieces for grand interiors.

These clocks usually feature lost-wax cast bronze or spelter figures mounted atop bases made from Belgian black marble, slate, or variegated marble like rouge royale and vert antique. The internal clock movements typically utilise brass plates with steel pinions and porcelain or brass dials.

Authentic French clocks frequently exhibit maker marks or stamps on the rear movement plate, such as those from noted makers like Samuel Marti or Japy Freres. Additionally, genuine pieces feature heavy cast-bronze sculpture with hand-chased details and hand-cut threads on metal fixtures rather than modern machine threading.

Place the clock as a focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, credenza, or sideboard flanked by contemporary artwork or minimal ceramic vases to balance its detailed classical aesthetic. The combination of dark marble and patinated metal complements both traditional dark wood paneling and modern monochrome interiors.

Dust the bronze sculpture gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to avoid scratching the original patina. Clean marble surfaces with a damp microfibre cloth and specialised marble cleaner, ensuring no harsh chemical polishes come into contact with the patinated metal or movement.
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