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Antique Mantle Clock
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Antique Mantle Clock

19th century
For Sale by Deva Antiques
Description

A 19th century French brass inlaid mahogany mantle clock, 8 day movement striking on a gong, enamel dial inscribed Delarue Paris. Minor crack to very edge of dial.

Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09702316
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
White enamel dial with painted script: French work of the later nineteenth century.
Coiled wire gong on a heavy brass block: typical striking movement after 1850.
Engraved brass inlay set into mahogany: decorative cabinetwork of the period.
Cast brass bezel and base mouldings: original fittings with mellow surface oxidisation.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243188
Dealers Internal Reference
21837
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Description
A 19th century French brass inlaid mahogany mantle clock, 8 day movement striking on a gong, enamel dial inscribed Delarue Paris. Minor crack to very edge of dial.
Date of Manufacture

Deva Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09702316
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
White enamel dial with painted script: French work of the later nineteenth century.
Coiled wire gong on a heavy brass block: typical striking movement after 1850.
Engraved brass inlay set into mahogany: decorative cabinetwork of the period.
Cast brass bezel and base mouldings: original fittings with mellow surface oxidisation.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243188
Dealers Internal Ref
21837
Deva Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022
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Hampshire
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An antique balloon-shaped mahogany mantel clock featuring inlaid brass floral details, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a brass-trimmed plinth base.
Antique mantle clock
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An antique balloon-shaped mahogany mantel clock featuring inlaid brass floral details, a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a brass-trimmed plinth base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass, Enamel
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBalloon case, brass marquetry, Roman numerals, plinth base
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This nineteenth-century French mantel clock features a warm brown mahogany balloon-shaped case, a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and Delarue Paris inscription, and a brass-trimmed plinth base supported by small bun feet. Further details include polished brass marquetry floral inlay on the wooden body, a glass cover protecting the dial face, and a minor hairline crack visible at the very edge of the dial. The piece measures 32 cm high, 18 cm wide, and 11 cm deep. Suitable for display in a living room, study, or hallway, this mantel clock rests securely on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or bookshelf to serve as a functional timepiece and decorative object.

FAQs

A balloon mantel clock is a traditional timekeeping vessel featuring a waisted, rounded upper case resembling an inverted balloon, popular during the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Britain and France.

Antique mantel clocks of this era were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, lined with brass inlay or gilt mounts, and fitted with enamelled metal dials beneath protective glass bezels.

Authentic period clocks usually exhibit hand-cut brass mechanical movements, original winding apertures on the dial face, period maker signatures or city markings, and age-consistent wear to the timber finish and metal trim.

Position the clock centrally on a stone mantelpiece, a dark wood sideboard, or a styled bookshelf flanked by modern artwork and brass candle holders to create a balanced focal point.

Dust the wooden case regularly with a soft dry cloth, keep the mechanical movement serviced by a professional horologist every three to five years, and avoid placing the item near direct heat sources or high humidity.
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