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Slim Gilt and Bronze Mantel Clock
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Slim Gilt and Bronze Mantel Clock

19th century
Sold 2 July 2025 · Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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Description

A quality French ormolu and bronze mantel clock of slim proportions. The original bronze patinated case with gilt ormolu mounts and feet. Surmounted by a seated bronze winged cherub on a stool. A silvered dial with an intricate centre and 'moon' blued steel hands. A convex glass to the well detailed engine turned bezel surround. An 8-day duration mechanism with outside striking count wheel to a bell, 1/2 hour and hour strike. Signed E.D. to the mechanism and numbered 2717. Circa 1850.

Height 15 " / 39 cms Width 7 " / 17 cms Depth 4 " / 10 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. U.K. and Worldwide tracked delivery, please contact us for a quote. U.K. personal delivery available. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Bronze and Gilt Mantel Clock to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA871775
Description
A quality French ormolu and bronze mantel clock of slim proportions. The original bronze patinated case with gilt ormolu mounts and feet. Surmounted by a seated bronze winged cherub on a stool. A silvered dial with an intricate centre and 'moon' blued steel hands. A convex glass to the well detailed engine turned bezel surround. An 8-day duration mechanism with outside striking count wheel to a bell, 1/2 hour and hour strike. Signed E.D. to the mechanism and numbered 2717. Circa 1850.
fig 1. A slim black slate and gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a seated cherub figure on top and an ornate circular dial.
fig 1. Slim Gilt and Bronze Mantel Clock

Height 15 " / 39 cms Width 7 " / 17 cms Depth 4 " / 10 cms.

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From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

U.K. and Worldwide tracked delivery, please contact us for a quote. U.K. personal delivery available. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Bronze and Gilt Mantel Clock to the 1850s.

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA871775
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I A slim black slate and gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a seated cherub figure on top and an ornate circular dial. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Telephone 0117 956 5281
Location
Bristol
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kembery
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 158
Items Sold 4,308
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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A slim black slate and gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a seated cherub figure on top and an ornate circular dial.
Slim Gilt and Bronze Mantel Clock
Ref: SA871775
A slim black slate and gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a seated cherub figure on top and an ornate circular dial.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze, Gilt Bronze, Slate
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsCherub figure, Ormolu mounts, Roman numeral dial
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Mantel clocks became prominent in the 18th and 19th centuries, evolving from large bracket clocks into decorative items designed to sit on fireplace mantels, often featuring neoclassical or figurative bronze elements.

These clocks typically feature cases made from cast bronze, slate, or marble, adorned with mercury gilding or ormolu mounts, housing intricate mechanical brass clockwork movements.

Authenticity can be determined by examining the hand-chased details of the bronze work, the construction of the brass movement, serial numbers, and the natural ageing of the materials.

Such a timepiece serves as a focal point on a mantelpiece or a sideboard, adding classic architectural weight and metallic contrast to contemporary living spaces.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and moisture, clean the exterior gently with a soft dry cloth without chemical polishes, and have the mechanical movement serviced periodically by a professional horologist.
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