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French Gilt & Porcelain Mantel Clock with Bird Decoration
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French Gilt & Porcelain Mantel Clock with Bird Decoration

19th century
Sold 17 October 2025 · Heydays Antiques
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Charming French Gilt-Metal & Porcelain Mantel Clock. The White Enamel Dial with Painted Flowers and Arabic Numerals denoting the hours. Stylised &Scrolled Gilt-Metal Ornamentation of Foliage & Birds Moulded Relief. Inset Porcelain ‘Watteauesque’ Panels. Raised on 4 Scrolled Supports.

Approx 16.5in or 42cm High

The 8 Day French Movement Strikes the Number of Hours on the O’clock and singularly on the Half Hour on a Crisp Clear Bell, activated via an Outside Count Wheel. Checked and Tested to be in Good & Full Antique Working Order and Keeps Excellent Time.

Please Contact Robert via Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss or Arrange Viewing and Collection. For Shipping, Please Supply Your Postcode for A Quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this French Porcelain Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1006301
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Nesbc07190
Description
Charming French Gilt-Metal & Porcelain Mantel Clock. The White Enamel Dial with Painted Flowers and Arabic Numerals denoting the hours. Stylised &Scrolled Gilt-Metal Ornamentation of Foliage & Birds Moulded Relief. Inset Porcelain ‘Watteauesque’ Panels. Raised on 4 Scrolled Supports.
fig 1. An ornate gilt metal and painted porcelain mantel clock featuring figural landscape panels, slender side columns, and an urn-shaped finial.
fig 1. French Gilt & Porcelain Mantel Clock with Bird Decoration

Approx 16.5in or 42cm High

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The 8 Day French Movement Strikes the Number of Hours on the O’clock and singularly on the Half Hour on a Crisp Clear Bell, activated via an Outside Count Wheel.
Heydays Antiques

Checked and Tested to be in Good & Full Antique Working Order and Keeps Excellent Time.

Please Contact Robert via Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss or Arrange Viewing and Collection. For Shipping, Please Supply Your Postcode for A Quote.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this French Porcelain Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1006301
Dealers Internal Ref
Nesbc07190
Heydays Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in personal attention for 17/18/19th c traditional longcase clocks & early 20th c triple weight quarter chiming musical clocks

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French Gilt & Porcelain Mantel Clock with Bird Decoration

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An ornate gilt metal and painted porcelain mantel clock featuring figural landscape panels, slender side columns, and an urn-shaped finial.
French Gilt & Porcelain Mantel Clock with Bird Decoration
Ref: SA1006301
An ornate gilt metal and painted porcelain mantel clock featuring figural landscape panels, slender side columns, and an urn-shaped finial.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Porcelain, Brass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsScroll feet, Hand-painted porcelain panels, Urn finial, Columnar supports
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

French mantel clocks gained prominence during the 18th and 19th centuries, evolving from utilitarian timekeeping devices into elaborate artistic centerpieces that reflected prevailing neoclassical and rococo design movements.

Traditional construction typically involved fire-gilt bronze, known as ormolu, combined with hand-painted porcelain panels and enamel dials, often housing brass 8-day mechanical movements.

Authentic pieces generally feature hand-painted ceramic details, cast brass or bronze casework with hand-chased finishing, and maker stamps or serial numbers stamped on the mechanical movement backplate.

This piece works effectively as a focal point on a mantelpiece or console table, contrasting clean modern architectural lines with ornate historical craftsmanship.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to protect the delicate gilding and porcelain paint, and have the mechanical movement professionally serviced every few years.
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