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Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock - Fully Restored
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Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock - Fully Restored

19th century
Sold 18 April 2026 · Dragon-Antiques.com
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~ French - Circa 1870 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A large and stunning antique French gilt bronze cartel wall clock. Formed of heavy, bold scroll work and featuring crowned dragons to each side with further creatures to the top. The scroll work is backed with red fabric to lighten the design. A well made and heavy clock in finely finished gilded bronze.

The large dial is also gilt bronze with 12 individual enamel cartouches and its original beautifully cut and blued steel hands. The bezel is fitted with convex glass.

The large square plated French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video fo the clock, please ask and we will send you a link.

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with some slight wear and discolouration. The dial is also in excellent condition with only very slight marks to the cartouches. The original glass has some very slight scratches. We have replaced the red fabric with fresh.

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

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 27", Width 17", Depth 4 1/2"

centimetres: Height 68.5 cm, Width 43 cm, Depth 11.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
68.5cm (26.97")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock to the 1870s.

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SA1196266
Dealers Internal Reference
RSC4192
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Description
~ French - Circa 1870 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A large and stunning antique French gilt bronze cartel wall clock.

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Formed of heavy, bold scroll work and featuring crowned dragons to each side with further creatures to the top.
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The scroll work is backed with red fabric to lighten the design. A well made and heavy clock in finely finished gilded bronze.

fig 1. An ornate antique French gilt bronze cartel wall clock featuring elaborate scrollwork, mythological figures, and a round white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
fig 1. Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock - Fully Restored

The large dial is also gilt bronze with 12 individual enamel cartouches and its original beautifully cut and blued steel hands. The bezel is fitted with convex glass.

The large square plated French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video fo the clock, please ask and we will send you a link.

fig 2. An ornate antique French gilt bronze cartel wall clock featuring elaborate scrollwork, mythological figures, and a round white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
fig 2. Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock - Fully Restored

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with some slight wear and discolouration. The dial is also in excellent condition with only very slight marks to the cartouches. The original glass has some very slight scratches. We have replaced the red fabric with fresh.

fig 3. An ornate antique French gilt bronze cartel wall clock featuring elaborate scrollwork, mythological figures, and a round white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
fig 3. Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock - Fully Restored

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

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 27", Width 17", Depth 4 1/2"

centimetres: Height 68.5 cm, Width 43 cm, Depth 11.5 cm

Height
68.5cm (26.97")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196266
Dealers Internal Ref
RSC4192
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Blackbrook
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 2DB
United Kingdom
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An ornate antique French gilt bronze cartel wall clock featuring elaborate scrollwork, mythological figures, and a round white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock - Fully Restored
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An ornate antique French gilt bronze cartel wall clock featuring elaborate scrollwork, mythological figures, and a round white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
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  • ObjectWall Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Brass, Enamel
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRococo scrollwork, Mythological figures, Roman numeral cartouches, Cast ornamentation
  • SizeH 68.5 cm (27 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 11.5 cm (5 in)

A cartel clock is a wall-mounted timepiece housed in an ornate, decorative case, which first gained popularity in France during the Baroque and Rococo periods of the early 18th century.

These clocks are traditionally constructed from cast bronze, which is then intricately chased by hand and finished with mercury gilding or electrogilding to create a rich, golden surface.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-chased surface details with crisp casting marks, enamel cartouche dial numerals, high-quality mechanical movements, and signs of age-appropriate oxidisation and wear on the bronze.

An ornate gilt clock serves as a striking focal point when mounted on a plain, dark-painted accent wall or positioned above a minimalist mantelpiece to create a balanced contrast between old and new.

Gilt bronze surfaces should be gently dusted with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding any chemical cleaning agents or abrasive polishes that can strip the delicate gold finish.
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