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Large & Impressive French Marble & Bronze Clock
Athey Antiques
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
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.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

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

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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

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA998508
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
Location
Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
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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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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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