Loving Doves Ormolu Mantel Clock – 8 Day Bell Striking Mantel Clock C1890

Loving Doves Ormolu Mantel Clock – 8 Day Bell Striking Mantel Clock C1890

Good Quality French Mantel Clock
Solid Bronze Ormolu Case
Intricate carvings with floral mounts
Well carved loving bird embrace to the top finial or pediment
Enamel white dial with floral sprays
Black Arabic numerals
Original French Fleur-de-lis clock hands (often spelled flur de le) are an ornate, highly stylized type of clock pointer featuring the traditional three-petaled lily design associated with French royalty and heraldryFront wind
Original finish to the case
Bell striking on the half hour and hour
Working order – recently fully serviced by me
This clock dates to around 1890
Measures 27cm high by 19.5cm wide and 10cm depth.
The heavy, solid bronze case features masterfully hand-chased details, demonstrating exquisite depth and sharpness in its casting. The architectural silhouette is adorned with classic 1890s decorative motifs, including sweeping acanthus leaves, finely detailed floral swags, and a prominent ornamental urn [finial] crowning the summit. The clock stands securely on ornate scroll feet, showcasing an even, soft golden luster that only genuine antique ormolu can achieve.