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A French Four Glass Mantel Clock
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A French Four Glass Mantel Clock

19th century
Sold 30 July 2025 · Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
This “French Four Glass Mantel Clock” found a buyer.

It was listed by Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

A French brass cased four glass mantel clock of smaller proportions. Bevelled glass panels with opening front and rear doors. An enamel with blued steel 'moon' hands. A visible escapement with jewelled pallets. A mercury compensating pendulum. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a gong by Marti of Paris. Circa 1895.

Height 10" / 25 cms Width 6 " / 15 cms Depth 5" / 13 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. We can send you a video on Whatsapp, please do contact us. We are members of the British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this French Four Glass Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA1108480
Description
A French brass cased four glass mantel clock of smaller proportions. Bevelled glass panels with opening front and rear doors. An enamel with blued steel 'moon' hands. A visible escapement with jewelled pallets. A mercury compensating pendulum. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a gong by Marti of Paris. Circa 1895.
fig 1. An upright rectangular French brass and glass mantel clock with a white enamel face and visible internal movement.
fig 1. A French Four Glass Mantel Clock

Height 10" / 25 cms Width 6 " / 15 cms Depth 5" / 13 cms.

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From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

We can send you a video on Whatsapp, please do contact us. We are members of the British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this French Four Glass Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1108480
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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Archive I An upright rectangular French brass and glass mantel clock with a white enamel face and visible internal movement. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A French Four Glass Mantel Clock

Archive II An upright rectangular French brass and glass mantel clock with a white enamel face and visible internal movement. View II
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Archive V An upright rectangular French brass and glass mantel clock with a white enamel face and visible internal movement. View V
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An upright rectangular French brass and glass mantel clock with a white enamel face and visible internal movement.
A French Four Glass Mantel Clock
Ref: SA1108480
An upright rectangular French brass and glass mantel clock with a white enamel face and visible internal movement.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Antique
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsBevelled glass panels, Roman numerals, Exposed escapement, Brass case
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

A French four glass mantel clock is a timepiece encased in a brass or gilt frame with bevelled glass panels on all four sides and the top, allowing visibility of the mechanical movement and pendulum from multiple angles.

These clocks typically feature a fire-gilt or brass frame, heavy bevelled plate glass panels, a porcelain or enamel dial, and a brass mechanical clockwork movement with a pendulum.

Authentic pieces often feature serial numbers stamped on the brass movement backplate, hand-painted enamel dials, mercury-filled or compensating pendulums, and casting marks characteristic of 19th-century French workshops.

Place the clock on a flat surface such as a mantelpiece or side table where light can pass through the glass panels, contrasting its metallic finish against neutral or dark wood surfaces.

Keep the clock out of direct sunlight, avoid using harsh chemical cleaners on the brass case, and have the mechanical movement professionally serviced every three to five years to ensure proper operation.
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