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A French Gilt Mounts Mantel Clock
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A French Gilt Mounts Mantel Clock

19th century
Description

A good quality French faux tortoise shell mantel clock. Red ground to the case with shaped sides. Rococo gilt bronze case mounts and surmounted by an urn. An enamel dial with raised Roman numeral sections and blued steel hands.

An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a gong. Circa 1895.

Height 18" / 46cms Width 9" / 23 cms Depth 5 1/2" / 16cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd. you can expect a genuine antique clock that is sold with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We can send you a video by WhatsApp in more detail. Worldwide tracked sending, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09713929
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Coiled steel wire gong: striking movement from the late nineteenth century.
Cast rococo scroll mounts pinned to the case: late nineteenth-century revival work.
Slotted screws on the gong bracket: machine-made nineteenth-century assembly.
Ebonised softwood rear door with simple turn catch: French clock making.

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.

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SA1244847
Description
A good quality French faux tortoise shell mantel clock. Red ground to the case with shaped sides. Rococo gilt bronze case mounts and surmounted by an urn. An enamel dial with raised Roman numeral sections and blued steel hands.
fig 1. A French Rococo style mantel clock featuring a dark wood shaped case adorned with decorative gilt bronze mounts, a scroll urn finial, and a white circular dial with Roman numerals.
fig 1. A French Gilt Mounts Mantel Clock

An 8-day duration mechanism striking the 1/2 hours and hours on a gong. Circa 1895.

Height 18" / 46cms Width 9" / 23 cms Depth 5 1/2" / 16cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd. you can expect a genuine antique clock that is sold with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We can send you a video by WhatsApp in more detail. Worldwide tracked sending, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09713929
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Coiled steel wire gong: striking movement from the late nineteenth century.
Cast rococo scroll mounts pinned to the case: late nineteenth-century revival work.
Slotted screws on the gong bracket: machine-made nineteenth-century assembly.
Ebonised softwood rear door with simple turn catch: French clock making.

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.

Reference Numbers
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SA1244847
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I A French Rococo style mantel clock featuring a dark wood shaped case adorned with decorative gilt bronze mounts, a scroll urn finial, and a white circular dial with Roman numerals.

A French Gilt Mounts Mantel Clock

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A French Rococo style mantel clock featuring a dark wood shaped case adorned with decorative gilt bronze mounts, a scroll urn finial, and a white circular dial with Roman numerals.
A French Gilt Mounts Mantel Clock
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A French Rococo style mantel clock featuring a dark wood shaped case adorned with decorative gilt bronze mounts, a scroll urn finial, and a white circular dial with Roman numerals.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialOrmolu, Mahogany, Enamel, Glass
  • ColourDark Reddish Brown and Gold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf mounts, Urn finial, Rococo scroll feet, Roman numeral dial

This Victorian French Rococo Revival mantel clock comprises a dark reddish brown shaped case with a red ground and gilt bronze ormolu mounts, enamel dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, and a glass-covered face. Elaborate decorative details include acanthus leaf scroll mounts on the shoulders and sides, an ornate urn finial at the top, Rococo scroll feet, and a floral bronze applique centred at the base. Standing 46 cm high, 23 cm wide and 16 cm deep, this 8-day mechanical clock suits placement on a living room mantelpiece, study bookshelf, or hallway side table. It adds a traditional focal point to interior schemes ranging from classic period rooms to eclectic modern mantle displays.

FAQs

French Louis XV revival mantel clocks are characterised by asymmetrical Rococo curves, elaborate gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts, and stylized botanical motifs. Produced prominently during the 19th century, these clocks typically feature shaped wooden cases and white enamel dials housing mechanical movement systems.

These clocks traditionally combine dense hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood with cast bronze mounts finished using mercury gilding (ormolu). Dials were commonly crafted from white enamel over copper plates, protected by convex glass bevels set in cast brass bezels.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-chased metalwork, stamped maker marks or serial numbers on the brass movement plates, and natural wear patterns on the gilding. Movement plates often display French exhibition medals or maker initials alongside pendulum countwheel mechanisms.

An ornate gilt clock serves as a focal piece when placed atop a minimalist fireplace mantelpiece, marble sideboard, or dark wood console. Pairing the item with clean contemporary art prints or subdued neutral walls balances the elaborate metalwork.

Gilt mounts should be dusted gently with a soft dry brush to preserve the surface gilding; abrasive polishes must be avoided. The wooden case requires light application of neutral beeswax, while mechanical movements should be serviced professionally by a qualified horologist every five to seven years.
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