Antique French Pendule Mantel Clock Under Glass Dome | White Marble & Fire-Gilt Ormolu Figure, 19th Century “Medaille d'Honneur”

Say bonjour to a slice of nineteenth century French romance, kept safe under its own little glass cathedral. This French "Medaille d'Honneur" pendule pairs a creamy white marble base with a fire-gilt (ormolu) figure of an elegant lady at rest, the whole tableau caught mid-daydream beside an enamel dial of crisp Roman numerals. Complete with pendulum, bell, and key, it still ticks and chimes as it did in a Parisian salon a century and a half ago. Slip off the original glass dome and you have a sculpture; pop it back on and you have a time capsule.

This is the sort of object that quietly anchors a room. It is decorative, it is functional, and it carries the unmistakable confidence of the Belle Epoque without ever shouting about it.

Styling & Collectors Inspiration

An antique French pendule wants company with a little gilded glamour. Set it on a console beside the Antique French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock Under Glass Dome for a pair of nineteenth century timekeepers in conversation. Echo its gleam with the Antique Oval Faceted Crystal Mirror with Ornate Gilt Frame hung above, and warm the scene with the soft glow of the Pair of Vintage Italian Alabaster Marble Lamps with Pink Murano Glass Tulip Shades. For a touch of sacred drama nearby, the Antique Spanish Madonna Statue completes a beautifully old-world vignette. Discover more treasures in our full collection.

Details

• French pendule (mantel clock), 19th century, marked "Medaille d'Honneur"
• White marble base with fire-gilt (ormolu) bronze figure of a seated lady
• White enamel dial with Roman numerals
• Protected by its original glass dome (cloche)
• Complete with pendulum, bell, and winding key, in working order
• Total height with dome approx. 40 cm; base 40 x 17 cm, 4.5 cm high; dome 38 cm tall, 35 cm wide
• One-of-a-kind antique from France

📦 Free Insured International Shipping

This item includes free insured worldwide shipping. Because of its weight and the fragile glass dome, it will be sent as two separately and carefully packaged parcels by our experienced team to ensure safe arrival.