Mantel clocks (or 'Shelf clocks') are relatively small house clocks traditionally placed on the shelf, or mantel, above the fireplace. The form, first developed in France in the 1750s, can be distinguished from earlier chamber clocks of similar size due to a lack of carrying handles. These clocks are often highly ornate, decorative works. They are most frequently constructed from any combination of ormolu, porcelain, and wood. One of the most common and valued types of mantel clocks are the French Empire-style timepieces.
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RETAILED BY DUFAUD A PARIS IN APPROX 1880 THIS IS A VERY NICE EXAMPLE OF A FRENCH TORTOISESHELL AND BOULLE MANTEL CLOCK. STANDING IN INCHES AT 16 HIGH X 8 WIDE X 4.5 DEEP. THE...
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Attractive 19th Century, circa 1880, French rosewood portico clock, inlaid with boxwood line and boxwood grapes and vine. Original brass capitals to the columns and original brass mount to the dial. The painted white dial...
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A SUPERB AND PETITE TOP QUALITY 19THC FRENCH MANTEL CLOCK DATEING TO AROUND 1870. THE SIZE IN INCHES IS JUST 10.5 HIGH X 6 WIDE X 5 DEEP. MADE FROM BRONZE WITH A POLISHED AND...
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APPROX CIRCA 1830. A FRENCH ROSEWOOD WITH MARQUETRY AND STRING INLAYS CAMPAIGN CLOCK,SIDE AND TOP VIEWING WINDOWS WITH GILT BRONZE CARRY HANDLE AND SLIDING/REMOVABLE FRONT GLASS. THE 8 DAY BELL STRIKE MOVEMENT SOUNDING THE HOURS...
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A BEAUTIFULL EXAMPLE OF A 19THC FRENCH RED BOULLE CLOCK. CIRCA APPROX 1850. MADE FROM RED STAINED TORTOISESHELL WITH BOULLE BRASS INLAY AND GILT BRONZE DIAL AND MOUNTS. THE 8 DAY BELL STRIKE MOVEMENT SOUNDING...
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A STUNNING 19TH FRENCH TIFFANY NEW YORK MANTEL CLOCK. SUPERB VENEERS OF ROSEWOOD WITH MARQUETRY FLORAL INLAYS,AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTS. SIGNED TIFFANY TO THE DIAL AND MOVEMENT IN EXCELLENT OVERALL CONDITION. THE 8 DAY GONG...
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