{"product_id":"antique-french-bronze-ormolu-and-marble-figural-mantel-clock-by-siffel-cartier-c-1870","title":"Antique French Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Figural Mantel Clock by Siffel \u0026 Cartier c.1870","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn impressive antique French figural mantel clock dating from the second half of the 19th century, finely constructed from patinated bronze, richly gilded ormolu and pale marble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining an elaborate Bacchic sculptural subject with a signed Parisian movement and highly decorative architectural base, the clock has exceptional visual presence and genuine horological interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique French figural mantel clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDating from circa 1860–1880\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned Siffel \u0026amp; Cartier, Paris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatinated bronze sculptural group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichly gilded ormolu mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale marble architectural base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeated Bacchic putto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorated with vine leaves and grapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel-form clock case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilt classical ewer and circular dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite enamel dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Roman numerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely pierced gilt hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin winding apertures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned and numbered brass movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour decorative ormolu feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clock is surmounted by a finely modelled Bacchic putto seated beside the barrel-form clock case. The figure wears vine leaves and clusters of grapes, creating a classical subject associated with wine, abundance and celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gilt classical ewer and circular dish complete the sculptural arrangement, while the surrounding ground is naturalistically cast with foliage, fruit and textured detail. The contrast between the dark patinated bronze and the warm gilt decoration gives the composition considerable depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white enamel dial is signed \u003cem\u003eSiffel \u0026amp; Cartier, A Paris\u003c\/em\u003e and displays Roman numerals, finely pierced gilt hands and twin winding apertures. The dial is framed by an ornate gilt-bronze bezel with repeating floral and beaded ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear-opening barrel reveals a substantial brass movement, also signed \u003cem\u003eSiffel \u0026amp; Cartier, A Paris\u003c\/em\u003e and bearing a production number. The signed movement reinforces the clock’s French origin and established quality of manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe architectural base is formed from pale marble and extensively mounted with scrolling ormolu foliage, floral garlands, rosettes, flowerheads and pierced ornament. A central floral mount decorates the lower plinth, which stands upon four finely cast gilt-bronze feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNineteenth-century French clocks combining signed movements, sculptural bronze, marble and extensive ormolu decoration remain highly sought after. This example would make a striking centrepiece upon a mantelpiece, console table, commode or library cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawkins Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64167287849337,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/DSCF7527.jpg?v=1785936181","url":"https:\/\/hawkinsantiques.com\/products\/antique-french-bronze-ormolu-and-marble-figural-mantel-clock-by-siffel-cartier-c-1870","provider":"Hawkins Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}