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French Four Glass, Champleve & Brass Mantel Clock

19th century
Sold 1 April 2025 · Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
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A fine quality French Victorian brass four glass antique mantel clock with beautifully chased slender fluted columns and decorative champleve blue coloured enamel ornamentation to the case and dial. The clock stands on shaped plinth base and is adorned with four finials and urn finished with brass acorn to the top and the four bevelled glass panels showcase the clocks movement.

The clock has a brass dial with Arabic numerals and a French eight day movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a gong.

The movement back plate is stamped - Made in France.

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

Height - 34 cm (13 ½ inches)

Width - 18 cm (7 inches)

Depth - 16 cm (6 ¼ inches)

Circa - 1870

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1115973
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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.

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A fine quality French Victorian brass four glass antique mantel clock with beautifully chased slender fluted columns and decorative champleve blue coloured enamel ornamentation to the case and dial.
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The clock stands on shaped plinth base and is adorned with four finials and urn finished with brass acorn to the top and the four bevelled glass panels showcase the clocks movement.
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fig 1. An ornate French four glass mantel clock featuring gilt brass framing, champleve enamel detailing in blue and white, and a visible pendulum through transparent panels.
fig 1. French Four Glass, Champleve & Brass Mantel Clock

The clock has a brass dial with Arabic numerals and a French eight day movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a gong.

The movement back plate is stamped - Made in France.

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

Height - 34 cm (13 ½ inches)

Width - 18 cm (7 inches)

Depth - 16 cm (6 ¼ inches)

Circa - 1870

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1115973
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An ornate French four glass mantel clock featuring gilt brass framing, champleve enamel detailing in blue and white, and a visible pendulum through transparent panels.
French Four Glass, Champleve & Brass Mantel Clock
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass, Enamel, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsChampleve enamel panels, Bevelled glass sides, Urn finial, Columnar supports
  • SizeH 34 cm (13 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

A French four glass clock is a style of timekeeper featuring bevelled glass panels on all four sides and top, allowing visibility of the intricate mechanical movement from multiple angles, typically produced during the late 19th century.

These timepieces are constructed using cast or gilt brass frameworks combined with champleve enamel decoration, where troughs are gouged into the metal surface and filled with coloured glass paste before firing.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit numbered brass movements, hand-painted enamel dials, mercury or spring-driven pendulums, and makers stamps on the backplate corresponding to historical French horological manufacturers.

Positioning the clock on a prominent flat surface such as a fireplace mantel, bookshelf, or sideboard allows the metallic finishes and glass panels to catch natural light while serving as a focal point.

Maintenance involves dusting the glass with a lint-free cloth and using specialised non-abrasive metal cleaners sparingly on the brass, while professional servicing of the mechanical movement is recommended every few years.
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