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Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock of Elephant Form
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Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock of Elephant Form

19th century
Sold 29 August 2025 · Walton House Antiques
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Description

A good bronze and ormolu mantel clock of elephant form, dial signed Jaques Gudin a paris, drum movement by Japy Freres, 1653 mounted on his back, surmounted by a figure of cupid. Rococo base set with flowers

Dimensions

Height 16" 41cm

Width 12" 31cm

Depth 7" 18cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Please find our full stock list on waltonshouseantiques.co.uk

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Bronze Elephant Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1147094
Dealers Internal Reference
CL89
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
A good bronze and ormolu mantel clock of elephant form, dial signed Jaques Gudin a paris, drum movement by Japy Freres, 1653 mounted on his back, surmounted by a figure of cupid. Rococo base set with flowers
fig 1. An antique bronze and ormolu mantel clock featuring an elephant carrying a clock face topped with a cherub figure.
fig 1. Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock of Elephant Form

Dimensions

Height 16" 41cm

Width 12" 31cm

Depth 7" 18cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Please find our full stock list on waltonshouseantiques.co.uk

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Bronze Elephant Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147094
Dealers Internal Ref
CL89
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An antique bronze and ormolu mantel clock featuring an elephant carrying a clock face topped with a cherub figure. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock of Elephant Form

Archive II An antique bronze and ormolu mantel clock featuring an elephant carrying a clock face topped with a cherub figure. View II
Archive III An antique bronze and ormolu mantel clock featuring an elephant carrying a clock face topped with a cherub figure. View III
Archive IV An antique bronze and ormolu mantel clock featuring an elephant carrying a clock face topped with a cherub figure. View IV
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Walton House Antiques

Walton House Antiques
Telephone 01747 860050
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Walton House Antiques
Walton Buildings
The Square
Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/waltonhouse
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 248
Items Sold 3,133
Walton House Antiques
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An antique bronze and ormolu mantel clock featuring an elephant carrying a clock face topped with a cherub figure.
Bronze and ormolu mantel clock of elephant form
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An antique bronze and ormolu mantel clock featuring an elephant carrying a clock face topped with a cherub figure.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze, Ormolu, Enamel
  • ColourDark Brown and Gold
  • MotifsElephant figure, Cherub or putto sculpture, Foliate ormolu base, Enamel dial with roman numerals
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

A figural mantel clock is a decorative timepiece featuring sculptural elements, often cast in bronze and highlighted with ormolu, which gained immense popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries in European decorative arts.

These timepieces typically combine cast bronze with mercury gilding (ormolu), enamel dials, and precision brass mechanical movements driven by springs or weights.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy, finely chased bronze castings, hand-painted enamel dials with delicate numerals, and period-correct mechanical movements stamped with maker marks.

Placed upon a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table, such an object serves as a sculptural focal point, contrasting effectively against minimalist contemporary surroundings.

Bronze and ormolu surfaces should be kept free of dust using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaning agents that can strip the delicate gilding.
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