A French Bronze and Slate Figural Mantel Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Late 19th Century
This French figural mantel clock dates to the late 19th century and features a bronze and slate case measuring 26 inches in height, 21 1/2 inches in width, and 8 1/2 inches in depth.
The white dial is signed Herbillon, Paris, displaying Roman numerals, gilt hands, and twin winding apertures. Surmounting the case is a patinated bronze classical female figure holding a cornucopia, seated beside the circular movement housing. The black slate base is ornamented with gilt-bronze mounts, including floral swags, scrolling acanthus feet, and a central cartouche inset with two figures.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Figural mantel clock
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Materials
- Bronze and Slate
- Dimensions
- Height 26 x width 21 1/2 x depth 8 1/2 inches
- Dial Signature
- Herbillon, Paris
- Place recorded
- France
- Maker / attribution
- Herbillon
Design
- Visible features
- • Patinated bronze figure of a classical draped woman wearing a laurel wreath and holding a cornucopia atop the clock structure. • Circular white dial with Roman numerals, gilt pierced hands, and twin winding apertures. • Beaded and patterned gilt-bronze bezel surrounding the dial. • Black slate plinth adorned with gilt-bronze mounts, including floral garlands, scrolling feet, and a central rocaille cartouche depicting two putti.
- Reported Condition
- The source states the movement requires repair. It does not tick, though it strikes when the hands are moved manually. One winding pin does not wind and may be overwound. The item is incomplete, as it is supplied without a key or pendulum.
- Dial and Timekeeping Components
- The circular white dial is signed 'Herbillon, Paris' and displays Roman numerals. It is fitted with gilt pierced hands and twin winding apertures. The dial is surrounded by a beaded and patterned gilt-bronze bezel.
- Case Composition and Decorative Elements
- The clock case is constructed from black slate and bronze. It is surmounted by a patinated bronze figure of a classical draped woman wearing a laurel wreath and holding a cornucopia. The black slate base is ornamented with gilt-bronze mounts, including floral garlands, scrolling feet, and a central rocaille cartouche depicting two putti.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The source notes that the movement requires repair, one winding pin does not wind and may be overwound, the clock strikes manually but does not tick, and neither key nor pendulum is included.
- Research required: The movement caliber, internal marks, and rear construction are not shown or described.