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Antique Victorian Quality French Wall Clock
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for sale €1,047     $1,137
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Antique Victorian Quality French Wall Clock

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian quality French wall clock in an attractive walnut and agonised shaped case having a fantastic inlaid decorated ornate circular porcelain dial with the original hands, eight day movement striking the hour and half hour on a gong.

Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this French Ebonised Wall Clock to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA956244
Dealers Internal Reference
301
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We offer free UK delivery on our items.

All clocks are serviced prior to delivery by a trusted horologist prior to delivery, this is included in our price.

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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Antique Victorian quality French wall clock in an attractive walnut and agonised shaped case having a fantastic inlaid decorated ornate circular porcelain dial with the original hands, eight day movement striking the hour and half hour on a gong.
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated this French Ebonised Wall Clock to the 1860s.

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA956244
Dealers Internal Ref
301
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Unique Antiques by Emma Jade Profile Page

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An antique French wall clock with a scalloped ebonised wood frame, mother-of-pearl inlay, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.
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Archive I An antique French wall clock with a scalloped ebonised wood frame, mother-of-pearl inlay, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.

Antique Victorian Quality French Wall Clock

Archive II An antique French wall clock with a scalloped ebonised wood frame, mother-of-pearl inlay, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals. View II
Archive III An antique French wall clock with a scalloped ebonised wood frame, mother-of-pearl inlay, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals. View III
Archive IV An antique French wall clock with a scalloped ebonised wood frame, mother-of-pearl inlay, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals. View IV
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Telephone 07789 374912
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/uniqueantiquesbyemmajade
Verified Since Oct 2021
Items For Sale 1,000
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An antique French wall clock with a scalloped ebonised wood frame, mother-of-pearl inlay, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.
Antique Victorian quality French wall clock
Ref: SA956244
An antique French wall clock with a scalloped ebonised wood frame, mother-of-pearl inlay, and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals.
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  • ObjectWall Clock
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Mother of Pearl, Enamel, Brass, Glass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsScalloped edge, Mother-of-pearl inlay, Roman numerals, Marquetry detailing
  • SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This Victorian Napoleon III wall clock has an ebonised wooden case with a scalloped edge and mother-of-pearl inlay, a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, and a glass front. The ornate frame displays contrasting dark tones, intricate marquetry detailing, and multi-layered curved mouldings surrounding the circular face. Measuring 62 cm high, 48 cm wide and 14 cm deep, the timepiece is well-suited for display in a formal living room or dining area above a sideboard. The piece functions as a decorative and practical wall-mounted clock, bringing a distinct French chateau aesthetic to interior spaces. The dark finish and polished ornamentation allow it to coordinate easily with traditional architectural styles and period decor. The wall clock provides a focal point when hung at eye level on a feature wall or main living area.

FAQs

An Oeil-de-Boeuf wall clock, meaning bulls eye in French, is a style of nineteenth-century wall-mounted timepiece characterised by a circular or shaped wooden surround, often featuring ebonised finishes, mother-of-pearl inlay, and painted floral or geometric marquetry.

These clocks typically feature cases constructed from fruitwood or pine, ebonised or painted black, and inlaid with iridescent mother-of-pearl shell or brass. The central dial is generally white enamel over copper, protected by a glass lens framed in turned brass.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples often bear maker marks or regional town names printed directly onto the enamel dial. Key indicators include hand-cut hands, cast brass bezels, original mechanical pendulum movements, and natural age-related wear to the ebonised finish and shell inlay.

A decorative wall clock can be hung as a focal point above a console table or sideboard, or incorporated into a gallery wall alongside framed artwork to add historical texture and contrasting dark tones within modern design schemes.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent wood warping or inlay loss. Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners that could strip the original ebonised varnish or loosen delicate shell elements.
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