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Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Clock

19th century
Sold 5 February 2025 · Dragon-Antiques.com
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~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A beautiful original gilt bronze antique French clock in the neoclassical style of Louis XVI. Architecturally designed and profusely decorated with acanthus scrolls and foliage. Above the dial is a motif of flaming torché and quiver of arrows. The front is delicately fretted to allow a glimpse of the pendulum gently swinging within.

The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with a gilt bronze center. It is complete with its original finely cut and blued steel hands and convex glass. The rear door is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen.

The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is a replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, please ask and we will send you a link or paste the following into your browser: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=799905038736568

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with some wear in places and some tarnish and discolouration. The dial is also excellent with very slight chipping to the winding holes and to the edge near the 9 o'clock. There are some faint hair lines.

Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 18 3/4", Width 9", Depth 5"

centimetres: Height 47.5 cm, Width 23 cm, Depth 12.5 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £85 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Physical Dimensions
Height
47.5cm (18.70")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Louis XVI Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

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SA1091057
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RSC3580
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Description
~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A beautiful original gilt bronze antique French clock in the neoclassical style of Louis XVI. Architecturally designed and profusely decorated with acanthus scrolls and foliage. Above the dial is a motif of flaming torché and quiver of arrows. The front is delicately fretted to allow a glimpse of the pendulum gently swinging within.

fig 1. An ornate antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring classical architectural columns, an urn finial, and a white enamel dial.
fig 1. Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Clock

The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with a gilt bronze center. It is complete with its original finely cut and blued steel hands and convex glass. The rear door is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen.

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The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker.
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Pendulum is a replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, please ask and we will send you a link or paste the following into your browser: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=799905038736568

fig 2. An ornate antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring classical architectural columns, an urn finial, and a white enamel dial.
fig 2. Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Clock

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with some wear in places and some tarnish and discolouration. The dial is also excellent with very slight chipping to the winding holes and to the edge near the 9 o'clock. There are some faint hair lines.

fig 3. An ornate antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring classical architectural columns, an urn finial, and a white enamel dial.
fig 3. Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Clock

Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 18 3/4", Width 9", Depth 5"

centimetres: Height 47.5 cm, Width 23 cm, Depth 12.5 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £85 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Height
47.5cm (18.70")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Louis XVI Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1091057
Dealers Internal Ref
RSC3580
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Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2007
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An ornate antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring classical architectural columns, an urn finial, and a white enamel dial.
Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Clock
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Brass, Enamel
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsUrn finial, Corinthian columns, Acanthus leaf scrolls, Enamel dial
  • SizeH 47.5 cm (19 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

FAQs

The Louis XVI style emerged in France during the late 18th century, defined by a return to classical neoclassical proportions, symmetry, and straight lines, moving away from the exuberant curves of the preceding Rococo period.

These pieces are traditionally crafted from cast bronze that has been mercury gilded, a process known as ormolu or bronze dore, often housing mechanical brass movements with white enamel dials.

Authentication involves examining the crispness of the chasing on the bronze, the presence of hand-painted numerals on the enamel dial, and hallmarks or serial numbers stamped on the brass clock movement.

Positioning the clock on a wooden mantelpiece, side table, or sideboard creates a striking focal point, contrasting its ornate metallic texture with clean modern architectural lines.

Preserve the fragile mercury gilt finish by dusting gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaning agents, and having the mechanical movement professionally serviced every few years.
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