What is a french style mantle clock?

A french style mantle clock is a decorative timepiece produced during the nineteenth century, drawing on historical design movements such as Rococo and Louis XVI revivals. These objects combine mechanical clockwork with sculptural cases made from materials like ormolu, porcelain, marble, and brass.

How do I care for my clock?

Placement on a stable, level surface is essential for the proper operation of the pendulum and the eight-day movement. Professional servicing helps maintain the internal mechanics, while dusting should be done gently to preserve delicate gilt and enamel surfaces.

What is a clock garniture?

A clock garniture is a matched set comprising a central clock accompanied by matching decorative pieces, such as urns or vases. These sets were created to provide a balanced, symmetrical display on a mantelpiece or sideboard.

How can I tell the period?

Dating relies on stylistic clues, such as the heavy use of porcelain and gilt metal in Victorian pieces or the specific architectural proportions of Louis XVI revivals. Maker signatures on the movement backplates or dials also offer precise clues to the origin and decade of production.

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These pieces for a french style mantle clock range from ornate nineteenth-century ormolu designs to porcelain clock garnitures, offering a decorative timekeeping centrepiece for the home.

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French Ormolu Mantle Clock

From Devonshire Antiques

£1,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Victorian Eight Day Striking Mantle Clock Circa 1880

19th century

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Victorian Eight Day Striking Mantle Clock Circa 1880

From Frank Craig Antiques

£850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Victorian Filigree Decorated Carriage Clock Circa 1890

19th century

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Victorian Filigree Decorated Carriage Clock Circa 1890

From Frank Craig Antiques

£280

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

From Masons Antiques

£950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Decorative 8-Day Striking Clock, Circa 1860, Victorian Mantle Clock.

19th century

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Decorative 8-Day Striking Clock, Circa 1860, Victorian Mantle Clock.

From Frank Craig Antiques

£1,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Fine Cathedral Clock, Garniture in the Style of Ferdinand Barbedienne, Under Original Dome.

19th century

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A Fine Cathedral Clock, Garniture in the Style of Ferdinand Barbedienne, Under Original Dome.

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Fine French Gilt Bronze & Silver Plated Bronze Clock, Depicting Napoleon Bonaparte on His Charger.

19th century

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A Fine French Gilt Bronze & Silver Plated Bronze Clock, Depicting Napoleon Bonaparte on His Charger.

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£1,550

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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French Marble and Brass Clock Garniture

From Worboys Antiques

£925

3+ MONTHS AGO

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French Architectural Marble Mantle Clock

19th century

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French Architectural Marble Mantle Clock

From Midwinter Antiques

£550

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Small Antique French Empire 8 Day Bell Striking Gilt Bronze Ormolu Silk Suspension Mantle Clock with Figural “Explorer”

19th century

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Small Antique French Empire 8 Day Bell Striking Gilt Bronze Ormolu Silk Suspension Mantle Clock with Figural “Explorer”

From Heydays Antiques

£650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature items spanning the Victorian era and the late nineteenth century, incorporating materials like Sevres porcelain, white marble, and gilt bronze.

Mid 19th C. French Gilt Ormolu Bell Striking Clock with Sevre Style Panels on Stand in Glass Dome

19th century

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Mid 19th C. French Gilt Ormolu Bell Striking Clock with Sevre Style Panels on Stand in Glass Dome

From Heydays Antiques

£595

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Mid 19th Cent French Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock.

19th century

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Mid 19th Cent French Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock.

From Finchingfield Antiques

£1,550

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Late C19th French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Siena Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture .

19th century

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Late C19th French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Siena Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture .

From M Lees and Sons

£1,200

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Stunning Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by 'Gillion'

18th century

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Stunning Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by 'Gillion'

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£1,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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French Style Mantle Clock

French Ormolu Mantle Clock

Victorian Eight Day Striking Mantle Clock Circa 1880

Victorian Filigree Decorated Carriage Clock Circa 1890

Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Decorative 8-Day Striking Clock, Circa 1860, Victorian Mantle Clock.

A Fine Cathedral Clock, Garniture in the Style of Ferdinand Barbedienne, Under Original Dome.

A Fine French Gilt Bronze & Silver Plated Bronze Clock, Depicting Napoleon Bonaparte on His Charger.

French Marble and Brass Clock Garniture

French Architectural Marble Mantle Clock

Small Antique French Empire 8 Day Bell Striking Gilt Bronze Ormolu Silk Suspension Mantle Clock with Figural “Explorer”

Mid 19th C. French Gilt Ormolu Bell Striking Clock with Sevre Style Panels on Stand in Glass Dome

Mid 19th Cent French Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock.

Late C19th French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Siena Marble and Ormolu Clock Garniture .

Stunning Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by 'Gillion'

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