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French Bronze Gilt & Porcelain Mantel Clock
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French Bronze Gilt & Porcelain Mantel Clock

19th century
Sold 20 March 2026 · Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
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Description

A very impressive French bronze gilt antique mantel clock with scrolling leaf, acanthus leaf and decorative moulding design throughout with inset sevre style porcelain panels painted with flowers within a gilt and blue border. The clock is surmounted with two putti fishing on rocks with spear, net and musical horn.

The clock has a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and a French eight day movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell with outside count wheel.

The clock movement has been cleaned and serviced and comes with a 12 month guarantee.

Height - 43 cm (17 inches)

Width - 44 cm (17 ½ inches)

Depth - 14 cm (5 ½ inches)

Circa - 1870

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1068437
Dealers Notes

ABOUT - Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has been established in Macclesfield, Cheshire for 35 years. We sell high quality antique furniture, clocks, lighting and decorative items ready for your home, to the general public and interior designers around the world from our showroom. Our stock inventory consists of decorative Continental, English and Oriental items ranging from the 18th century through to the 20th century.

PAYMENT - We accept BACS payment but we also accept debit and credit card and PayPal through our own website. All items come with an invoice with description and age.

Description
A very impressive French bronze gilt antique mantel clock with scrolling leaf, acanthus leaf and decorative moulding design throughout with inset sevre style porcelain panels painted with flowers within a gilt and blue border. The clock is surmounted with two putti fishing on rocks with spear, net and musical horn.
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The clock has a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and a French eight day movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell with outside count wheel.
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

The clock movement has been cleaned and serviced and comes with a 12 month guarantee.

Height - 43 cm (17 inches)

Width - 44 cm (17 ½ inches)

Depth - 14 cm (5 ½ inches)

Circa - 1870

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1068437
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Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
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Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
Unit 7 - 8 Waterside Mill
Waterside
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 7HG
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arrowsmith
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 147
Items Sold 874
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Location: Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors, Unit 7 - 8 Waterside Mill, Waterside, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7HG
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An ornate French gilt bronze and porcelain mantel clock featuring figural cherub sculptures on top, an enamel dial with Roman numerals, and floral painted ceramic panels.
French Bronze Gilt & Porcelain Mantel Clock
Ref: SA1068437
An ornate French gilt bronze and porcelain mantel clock featuring figural cherub sculptures on top, an enamel dial with Roman numerals, and floral painted ceramic panels.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Object[Clocks]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[French Empire]
  • Material[Bronze, Porcelain, Glass]
  • Colour[Gold]
  • MotifsFigural cherubs, Floral porcelain plaques, Acorn finial, Scrolled acanthus base
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

FAQs

French mantel clocks gained immense popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries, frequently featuring fire-gilded bronze or ormolu mounts alongside hand-painted porcelain components, reflecting the opulent tastes of the period.

These timepieces were typically constructed using cast bronze finished with mercury gilding, housing mechanical brass movements, and often decorated with hand-painted ceramic porcelain plaques and enamel dials.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining the cast quality of the bronze, the ageing on the dial and movement, hand-painted details on the porcelain, and maker signatures or serial numbers stamped on the brass mechanism.

Such decorative objects serve as striking focal points on mantelpieces, consoles, or sideboards, contrasting effectively against minimalist contemporary architecture or complementing classic traditional schemes.

Keep the mechanism away from direct sunlight and drafts, dust the exterior gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and have the mechanical movement professionally serviced every few years to ensure correct functioning.
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