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Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
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Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

19th century
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Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Clock

~ French - Circa 1850 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A fine and early ormolu clock of Louis XV design, beautifully made in superb mercury fire gilded Bronze Doré. The large porcelain enamel dial is mounted in a fluted drum, with scroll supports upon a serpentine shaped white Carrera marble base with ormolu feet. To the front is an exquisite Sèvres style porcelain panel depicting cupid with an arrow with a Bleu Celeste ground.

The dial is signed for the prestigious retailer Martin Baskett & Martin of Cheltenham. It is complete with its original finely fretted gilt hands and convex glass. The rear bezel is also glazed with convex glass to allow the movement to be seen.

The French movement is of high quality and is signed to the back plate for Martin Baskett & Martin. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. 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 to your browser: https://www.facebook.com/DragonAntiques/videos/1062505095305746

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with just some wear to the high spots and to the rear where less gold was applied. The dial is also in excellent condition, some slight hairlines and wear. Porcelain is also excellent, the overglaze gilt decoration is very good. The marble has a good polish, there is a small repair to the rear left corner.

Martin Baskett & Martin is listed in Loomes, Watch and Clockmakers of the World as working between 1840 and 1856 in Cheltenham. Well known for importing fine French clocks, this prestigious retailer was started in 1806 and received the Royal Warrant from Queen Victoria in 1838. In 1890 the company was renamed Martin & Co going on to create the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1935. The firm is still going to day in Cheltenham.

Martin Baskett & Martin mark on the movement backplate

 

Dial signed for Martin Baskett & Martin

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

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 11 1/2", Width 10", Depth 6"

centimetres: Height 29 cm, Width 25.5 cm, Depth 15 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £95 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Date of Manufacture

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1145781
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Description
Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Clock

~ French - Circa 1850 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

“
A fine and early ormolu clock of Louis XV design, beautifully made in superb mercury fire gilded Bronze Doré.
Dragon-Antiques.com

The large porcelain enamel dial is mounted in a fluted drum, with scroll supports upon a serpentine shaped white Carrera marble base with ormolu feet. To the front is an exquisite Sèvres style porcelain panel depicting cupid with an arrow with a Bleu Celeste ground.

fig 1. An antique French ormolu mantel clock featuring a white enamel dial, gilt bronze scrollwork casing, a painted cherub porcelain plaque, and a light marble base with bun feet.
fig 1. Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

The dial is signed for the prestigious retailer Martin Baskett & Martin of Cheltenham. It is complete with its original finely fretted gilt hands and convex glass. The rear bezel is also glazed with convex glass to allow the movement to be seen.

fig 2. An antique French ormolu mantel clock featuring a white enamel dial, gilt bronze scrollwork casing, a painted cherub porcelain plaque, and a light marble base with bun feet.
fig 2. Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

The French movement is of high quality and is signed to the back plate for Martin Baskett & Martin. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. 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 to your browser: https://www.facebook.com/DragonAntiques/videos/1062505095305746

fig 3. An antique French ormolu mantel clock featuring a white enamel dial, gilt bronze scrollwork casing, a painted cherub porcelain plaque, and a light marble base with bun feet.
fig 3. Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with just some wear to the high spots and to the rear where less gold was applied. The dial is also in excellent condition, some slight hairlines and wear. Porcelain is also excellent, the overglaze gilt decoration is very good. The marble has a good polish, there is a small repair to the rear left corner.

fig 4. An antique French ormolu mantel clock featuring a white enamel dial, gilt bronze scrollwork casing, a painted cherub porcelain plaque, and a light marble base with bun feet.
fig 4. Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

Martin Baskett & Martin is listed in Loomes, Watch and Clockmakers of the World as working between 1840 and 1856 in Cheltenham. Well known for importing fine French clocks, this prestigious retailer was started in 1806 and received the Royal Warrant from Queen Victoria in 1838. In 1890 the company was renamed Martin & Co going on to create the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1935. The firm is still going to day in Cheltenham.

fig 5. An antique French ormolu mantel clock featuring a white enamel dial, gilt bronze scrollwork casing, a painted cherub porcelain plaque, and a light marble base with bun feet.
fig 5. Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

Martin Baskett & Martin mark on the movement backplate

 

Dial signed for Martin Baskett & Martin

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

fig 6. An antique French ormolu mantel clock featuring a white enamel dial, gilt bronze scrollwork casing, a painted cherub porcelain plaque, and a light marble base with bun feet.
fig 6. Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 11 1/2", Width 10", Depth 6"

centimetres: Height 29 cm, Width 25.5 cm, Depth 15 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £95 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Date of Manufacture

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1850s.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145781
Dealers Internal Ref
RSC3806
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An antique French ormolu mantel clock featuring a white enamel dial, gilt bronze scrollwork casing, a painted cherub porcelain plaque, and a light marble base with bun feet.
Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialOrmolu, Porcelain, Marble, Enamel
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsOrmolu casing, Cherub plaque, Enamel dial, Bun feet
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 25.5 cm (10 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This 19th-century French mantel clock dates from 1850 and follows a Louis XV design. Constructed from mercury fire gilded bronze ormolu, porcelain, white Carrara marble, enamel, and glass, the piece displays a gold colour scheme alongside a blue porcelain plaque with a pink and white cherub motif. The round enamel dial carries black Roman numerals and blue Arabic numerals, mounted within a fluted drum casing framed by ornate gilt scrollwork and supports. An oval Sèvres-style painted porcelain panel depicting a cherub sits centred on the serpentine-shaped marble base above four ornate bun feet, complemented by convex glass and finely fretted gilt hands. The clock measures 29 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, and 15 cm deep. In a modern interior, the clock sits centrally upon a mantelpiece, living room sideboard, or study desk to display the time and strike the hours and halves on a bell. The interior mechanism includes a French eight-day movement with an original pendulum, signed on the back plate by retailer Martin Baskett and Martin of Cheltenham. The gilded bronze casing shows clean surfaces with minor wear on high spots, while the white enamel dial exhibits light hairlines. The polished marble base includes a small repair to the rear left corner, completing an authentic antique mantel clock intended for display and functional timekeeping.

FAQs

French ormolu clocks are distinguished by cast bronze mounts finished with a gilt technique known as ormolu, frequently incorporating hand-painted porcelain panels or marble bases. Popularised in the 18th and 19th centuries, these timepieces served as functional horological instruments and decorative statements in grand interiors.

These timepieces typically feature mercury-gilded bronze (ormolu), white enamel dials, hand-painted Sevres-style porcelain plaques, and white or black marble bases. The internal mechanical movements were cast in brass with steel pinions.

Authentic French ormolu clocks feature heavy, hand-chased gilded bronze mounts rather than lightweight stamped brass, often marked with maker stamps or serial numbers on the back movement plate. Dials are frequently signed with Paris makers, and porcelain inserts display hand-rendered detail.

Position the clock centrally on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble console, or dark wood sideboard to create a focal point. Paired with minimalist modern artwork or simple glass vases, the gilded metalwork provides a striking stylistic contrast.

Dust the metalwork gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding liquid polishes or chemical cleaners that strip the original gilded layer. Mechanical clockworks should be professionally inspected and lubricated by a qualified horologist every three to five years.
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