French mantel clock and candelabra set
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1890
This French mantel clock and candelabra set, attributed to circa 1890, comprises a mantel clock and a pair of twin-branch candelabra. The clock features a bronze ormolu case decorated with embossed and carved details, and it is surmounted by a finial featuring a painted enamel element.
The dial is of enamel construction with Arabic numerals and hand-painted decoration, paired with gold-toned hands. The movement is an 8-day, bell-striking mechanism equipped with an anchor escapement. The accompanying candelabra match the material and decorative motifs of the clock case. The set, including the clock and two candelabra, measures 40cm in height, 18cm in width, and 12cm in depth. The set includes a pendulum and key, and the auction description reports that the movement has been recently serviced and is in working order.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1890
- Type
- Mantel clock
- Dimensions
- 40cm x 18cm x 12cm
- Escapement
- Anchor
- Case material
- Bronze ormolu
- Mechanism type
- 8-day bell striking
- Place recorded
- France
Design
- Condition
- The auction description reports that the set is in good condition relative to its age. Minor age-related wear is noted on the surfaces of the ormolu finish. The set is presented as a functional unit, with the seller noting that it has been serviced and is in working order. Prospective users are advised to examine the visual documentation to assess the condition of the metalwork and enamel surfaces.
- Case and Dial
- The set consists of a central mantel clock accompanied by two matching twin-branch ormolu candelabra. The clock case features embossed and carved decorative work and is topped with an ornamental finial containing painted enamel. The base and sides of the clock exhibit symmetrical scrollwork and foliate reliefs, contributing to the overall visual presentation of the bronze ormolu exterior. The clock dial is finished in enamel, displaying Arabic numerals and decorative hand-painted details. It is completed with gold-toned hands. The accompanying candelabra are designed to mirror the ornamental aesthetic of the clock case, maintaining a consistent finish across all three pieces.
- Visible features
- • The clock dial features hand-painted floral or figural elements • The back plate of the movement displays the number 15421 • The case ornamentation includes symmetrical scrolls and foliate motifs
- Movement and Functionality
- The clock is powered by an 8-day movement that provides bell-striking functions. The timing regulation is achieved via an anchor escapement. Visible through the rear access door, the movement plate is stamped with the serial number 15421. The seller reports that the movement has recently undergone a service and is currently in working order. The ensemble includes the necessary components for operation, specifically the pendulum and winding key.
Identification
- Serial number
- 15421
- 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 exact composition of the 'ormolu' finish is not verified by laboratory analysis
- Research required: The specific nature and origin of the 'sevres' decoration on the dial and finial remain unverified by markings