- Home
- Decor
- Room Accents & Accessories
- Clocks
- Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock “L’Amour E…
Or save it to favorites and we'll tell you if this item goes on sale!
- Get the Chairish App
- to view in your space
Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock “L’Amour Et L’Amitiè”
Loenersloot, UT
- Get the Chairish App
- to view in your space
Details
Description
A very fine gilt bronze Empire mantel clock, known as "Love and Friendship," from the early 19th century, Paris, circa …
more
A very fine gilt bronze Empire mantel clock, known as "Love and Friendship," from the early 19th century, Paris, circa 1810. This exquisite timepiece features a romantic theme, highlighting a young woman in classical dress seated atop the dial drum. She holds a portrait medallion of her lover in her left hand while looking down at a carrier pigeon perched on her knee, likely awaiting a love letter she has just written.
The white enamel dial showcases both Roman and Arabic numerals with gilt bronze hands. The clock's movement includes a silk thread suspension and anchor escapement, striking each half and whole hour on the original bell.
The scene is further enhanced by the intricate details surrounding the clock:
The young woman rests her feet on an ancient Roman style Cleopatra chair with cushion and fringes, positioned to the left of the dial.
To the right stands a small writing table adorned with three winged lions at each corner as feet. Each lion has the body of a woman and the face and feet of a lion. On the table are her feather pen, empty writing paper, and stamp.
Below the dial is her lover, likely a shepherd, lying in the grass with his sheep, waiting patiently to receive the letter from the pigeon. Beautiful floral shapes surround the base of the clock.
The entire clock rests on four round legs and stands very sturdy.
Details:
Movement: Eight-day going movement with a wire suspension pendulum, striking the hour and half-hour on a bell.
Condition: Excellent, perfect working condition. Recently cleaned and serviced by a professional clockmaker. Comes complete with its pendulum, key, and bell.
Measurements: Height 50.5 cm (20 inches), Width 41 cm (16 inches), Depth 16.5 cm (6.5 inches).
Origin: Paris, circa 1810.
References:
Encyclopédie de la pendule française, Pierre Kjellberg, p.397 #D.
French Bronze Clocks, Elke Niehüser, front cover, p.120, p.220 #491.
This remarkable Empire mantel clock, embodying the themes of love and friendship, is a splendid addition to any collection, reflecting the artistry and craftsmanship of early 19th century Parisian clockmakers.
less
- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 6.5ʺD × 20ʺH
- Styles
- Empire
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Antique Gold Finish
- Bronze
- Enamel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- The clock is in excellent, perfect working condition and has been recently cleaned and serviced by a professional clockmaker. It … moreThe clock is in excellent, perfect working condition and has been recently cleaned and serviced by a professional clockmaker. It comes complete with its pendulum, key, and bell. less
Need more product details?
Shipping Options
Standard Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Extended Return for Trade
- Expands return window for trade members to 14 days (12 days more than our standard return policy)
- Trade member to notify Chairish of intent to return within 14 days of item delivery
- Buyer refunded item cost. Buyer pays return shipping cost
- Does not apply to damages that occur post-delivery
Loenersloot, UT
Questions about the item?
Related Collections
- Herman Miller Clocks
- Antique Gold Finish Clocks
- Antique Brass Finish Clocks
- Plywood Clocks
- Antique Bronze Finish Clocks
- Cartier Clocks
- Grandfather Clocks
- Howard Miller Clocks
- Brass Clocks
- Seth Thomas Clock Company Clocks
- Mantel Clocks
- French Clocks
- Scandinavian Clocks
- Black Forest Clocks
- Mid-Century Modern Clocks
- Wind Up Clocks
- Wood Clocks
- Art Deco Clocks
- Antique Pendulum Wall Clocks
- Wall Clocks
- Italian Clocks
- Gold Clocks
- Antique Grandfather Clocks
- French Country Clocks
- Pendulum Clocks
Returns
- Does not arrive
- Is broken during transit
- Is entirely different than what you purchased
- Some made-to-order items and a limited selection of other items (noted as non-refundable in the returns and cancellations section of the product description)
-
Orders where Free Local Pickup or Seller Managed Local Delivery were selected:
- Upon inspection, If you decide not to move forward with the purchase, you or your agent must refuse the item at the time of pickup/delivery from the seller
- Once you have taken possession of the item, all sales are final
- International, cross-border returns may require different processes depending on the countries between which the item is shipping to/from, and the buyer is responsible and duties (if applicable, on cross-border orders).
- On approved returns, the buyer is responsible for the full cost of return packing and shipping.
Cancellations
- Prior to shipping or local pickup, buyers may cancel an order for any reason, with the exception of some Made-to-Order items, where supplies have been purchased or work begun on the item.
- Please notify us within 24 hours of purchase if you would like to cancel an order, as prompt cancellation will reduce the likelihood that you will incur return shipping charges.
- Once shipping or pickup has been initiated, the cancellation will be considered a return and you will be responsible for the cost of shipping.
Shipping
Note: Made-to-Order items typically include a lead time or custom delivery window that is added to the delivery time.
- Chairish Express In-Home Delivery
- Chairish Express In-Home deliveries are currently only offered for international cross-border shipments.
- The item will be delivered to your home and placed in the desired room. The delivery service includes unpacking, inspecting, and removing packaging materials; and does not include installation or setting up the item.
- Shipping charges start at $999 and vary based on the size, weight, packaging, and/or the value of the item.
- Deliveries can take anywhere from 6 to 9 weeks to be delivered.
- Chairish Freight Delivery
- Delivered in a crate, to your front door.
- You will need tools and/or equipment to open the crate.
- Shipping charges start at $799 and vary based on the size, weight, packaging, and/or the value of the item.
- Chairish Freight deliveries can take anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks.
- Only available in selected markets.
- Chairish In-Home Delivery
- The item will be delivered to your home and placed in the desired room. The delivery service includes unpacking, inspecting, and removing packaging materials; and does not include installation or setting up the item.
-
Shipping charges start at $149 and based on the size and the distance between pickup and delivery
(for approximate values see table):
Delivery Type Within 50 miles radius Within 1,500 miles radius Over 1,500 miles radius International Cross-Border Shipping Price $149 - $299 $199 - $799 $449 - $899 Over $899 Transit Time 2 to 4 weeks 3 to 6 weeks 4 to 8 weeks 12 to 17 weeks - For some items, the shipping price may vary depending on the size, weight, material and/or value of the item.
- Free Local Pickup
- Local pickup allows customers to inspect an item at the time of pickup and avoid shipping costs.
- Following purchase, a confirmation email is sent to the email address associated with the order, and includes: Pickup Verification & Seller's contact information
- Please contact the seller within 5 days to coordinate pickup
- Once the item has been picked up (by you or your representative) it cannot be returned or refunded.
- Free Shipping
- Free shipping may be offered on select listings.
- Smaller items are typically delivered within 2 weeks of the purchase date, while larger items and furniture may take up to 6 weeks for delivery.
- When an item with Free Shipping is returned, the cost of return shipping fees will be charged to the buyer.
- Parcel Delivery
- Shipment is arranged through recognized carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL.
- Only pieces that can be safely packed in a box or envelope may be shipped via parcel.
- Shipping charges start at $9 — and vary based on the size, weight, packaging and the value of the item.
Delivery Type US Domestic International Cross-Border Shipping Price $9 - $99 $39 - $499 Transit Time 1 to 2 weeks 2 to 4 weeks - Seller Managed Delivery
- Shipping is offered and managed by the seller, through a shipper of the seller’s choice.
- Available on items at the seller’s discretion.
- Seller Managed Local Delivery
- Local curbside delivery is offered and managed by the seller, within a limited geography.
- Following purchase, a confirmation email is sent to the confirmation email address associated with the order, and includes: Pickup Verification Code & Seller’s contact information
- Please contact the seller within 5 days to coordinate delivery.
The Chairish Buyer Guarantee
Make an Offer
Fees and shipping costs will be calculated in the next step
Have questions about how offers work? Learn more or .