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Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

19th century
Sold 11 August 2025 · Dragon-Antiques.com
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Description

~ French - Circa 1870 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A superb original antique French Rococo clock. Formed of sinuous leafy curves with floral foliate swag all in finely gilded bronze. The clock stands on a beautifully styled base. The ormolu sunburst pendulum can be seen swinging through the opening in the front of the case.

The dial is porcelain enamel on copper, beautifully chic with fine lettering and blued steel hands.

The French movement is of high quality and 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 your browser: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=664892399347073

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. Dial is very good with no damage.

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

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 15 1/2", Width 9 1/2", Depth 6 1/2"

centimetres: Height 39.5 cm, Width 24 cm, Depth 16.5 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
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Ormolu Rococo Clock to the 1870s.

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SA1145847
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RSC3748
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Description
~ French - Circa 1870 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A superb original antique French Rococo clock. Formed of sinuous leafy curves with floral foliate swag all in finely gilded bronze. The clock stands on a beautifully styled base. The ormolu sunburst pendulum can be seen swinging through the opening in the front of the case.

fig 1. An ornate antique French ormolu mantel clock featuring elaborate rococo scrollwork, naturalistic leaf motifs, and a white enamelled dial with black numerals.
fig 1. Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

The dial is porcelain enamel on copper, beautifully chic with fine lettering and blued steel hands.

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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.
Dragon-Antiques.com

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 your browser: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=664892399347073

fig 2. An ornate antique French ormolu mantel clock featuring elaborate rococo scrollwork, naturalistic leaf motifs, and a white enamelled dial with black numerals.
fig 2. Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. Dial is very good with no damage.

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

fig 3. An ornate antique French ormolu mantel clock featuring elaborate rococo scrollwork, naturalistic leaf motifs, and a white enamelled dial with black numerals.
fig 3. Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 15 1/2", Width 9 1/2", Depth 6 1/2"

centimetres: Height 39.5 cm, Width 24 cm, Depth 16.5 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £85 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Ormolu Rococo Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1145847
Dealers Internal Ref
RSC3748
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An ornate antique French ormolu mantel clock featuring elaborate rococo scrollwork, naturalistic leaf motifs, and a white enamelled dial with black numerals.
Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock
Ref: SA1145847
An ornate antique French ormolu mantel clock featuring elaborate rococo scrollwork, naturalistic leaf motifs, and a white enamelled dial with black numerals.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsC-scrolls, Acanthus leaves, Asymmetrical cartouche, Enamelled dial
  • SizeH 39.5 cm (16 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 16.5 cm (6 in)

FAQs

The Rococo style emerged in France during the early 18th century under Louis XV, characterised by asymmetry, naturalistic motifs, and elaborate C-scrolls and S-scrolls that moved away from the strict symmetry of the preceding Baroque period.

These clocks are crafted using mercury gilding on bronze, a process known as ormolu, which involves applying a gold-mercury amalgam to a cast bronze base and heating it to vaporise the mercury, leaving a rich, durable gold layer.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-chased surface details after casting, high-quality mechanical movements signed by period makers, heavy bronze weight, and subtle signs of age and wear to the original fire-gilt finish.

This piece works best as a striking focal point on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table, contrasting effectively against minimalist backgrounds or paired with rich textures for a sophisticated interior scheme.

Clean gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust, avoiding all commercial chemical cleaners, water, or abrasive polishes that can permanently strip the delicate mercury-gilt surface.
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