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French “Romantique” Style Mantel Clock Circa 1830-40
For sale by Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €878     $953
£750
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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French “Romantique” Style Mantel Clock Circa 1830-40

19th century
Description

French “Romantique” Style Mantel Clock Circa 1830-40

With the subject of a Lady resting against a tree trunk.

Original gilded and patinated bronze, finely ciselated and detailed.

No missing pieces, or restorations.

The fully cleaned and serviced original movement with silk suspension striking every 30 minutes on a bell.

In very good original condition.

Important by this type of clocks is that the gilding is original and not re gilded.

35cm high, 26cm wide, 10cm deep.

French Circa 1830-40

Price: £750,—

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09712375
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-205 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Apollo knot hairstyle and puffed sleeves: French Parisian fashion of the 1830s.
Silk suspension on the movement: clock mechanism dating before the mid-nineteenth century.
Engine-turned silvered dial: mechanical dial design favoured under Charles X and Louis-Philippe.
Original fire-gilt ormolu on patinated bronze: standard early nineteenth-century French two-tone bronze casting.

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
35cm (13.78")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244625
Description
French “Romantique” Style Mantel Clock Circa 1830-40

With the subject of a Lady resting against a tree trunk.

Original gilded and patinated bronze, finely ciselated and detailed.

No missing pieces, or restorations.

“
The fully cleaned and serviced original movement with silk suspension striking every 30 minutes on a bell.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

In very good original condition.

Important by this type of clocks is that the gilding is original and not re gilded.

35cm high, 26cm wide, 10cm deep.

French Circa 1830-40

Price: £750,—

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09712375
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-205 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Apollo knot hairstyle and puffed sleeves: French Parisian fashion of the 1830s.
Silk suspension on the movement: clock mechanism dating before the mid-nineteenth century.
Engine-turned silvered dial: mechanical dial design favoured under Charles X and Louis-Philippe.
Original fire-gilt ormolu on patinated bronze: standard early nineteenth-century French two-tone bronze casting.

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
35cm (13.78")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244625
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

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Trade Associations

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A nineteenth-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure leaning against a circular dial set upon an ornate pedestal base.

French “Romantique” Style Mantel Clock Circa 1830-40

Archive II A nineteenth-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure leaning against a circular dial set upon an ornate pedestal base. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure leaning against a circular dial set upon an ornate pedestal base. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure leaning against a circular dial set upon an ornate pedestal base. View IV
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Archive VI A nineteenth-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure leaning against a circular dial set upon an ornate pedestal base. View VI
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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Cairngorms National Park
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A nineteenth-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a sculpted female figure leaning against a circular dial set upon an ornate pedestal base.
French “Romantique” Style Mantel Clock Circa 1830-40
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Romanticism
  • MaterialOrmolu, Gilt Bronze, Brass, Silvered Metal
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFigural sculpture, Acanthus leaf scrolls, Roman numeral dial, Engine-turned pattern
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This nineteenth-century French Romantic mantel clock is created from ormolu, gilt bronze, brass, and silvered metal with a gold colour. A sculpted female figure in a detailed dress leans against a tree trunk beside a circular dial with Roman numerals and an engine-turned pattern. The pedestal base incorporates figural sculpture, acanthus leaf scrolls, and ornate mouldings, standing upon scrolled feet with visible circular punchwork decoration. The clock measures 35 cm high, 26 cm wide, and 10 cm deep. Positioned upon a mantelpiece, this timepiece brings period character to a living room, study, or drawing room. The original gilded and patinated bronze finish displays fine ciselating work throughout the sculptural and architectural elements. The dial presents a silvered finish with black Roman numerals, hands, and winding arbors. The movement retains its original silk suspension, operating with a bell strike mechanism.

FAQs

Originating in the early 19th century during the Restauration and July Monarchy periods, French Romantique clocks feature emotive figural sculptures, often depicting historical, literary, or pastoral themes cast in detailed gilt bronze.

These timepieces are primarily constructed from cast bronze that has been mercury-gilded (ormolu) to achieve a warm gold finish, frequently paired with silvered or enamel dials and solid brass movements.

Authentic pieces from the 1830s display fine hand-chasing on the bronze casting, countwheel striking mechanisms with silk-suspension or early wire-suspension pendulums, and period-appropriate casting marks or maker stamps on the movement.

Position the clock as a focal piece on a marble fireplace mantelpiece, credenza, or console table, balancing its ornate detail with clean-lined contemporary artwork or structured floral arrangements.

Dust the surface gently with a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive polishes which can strip the original gilding; mechanical movements should be professionally serviced by a horologist every five to seven years.
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