French Ormolu Boulle Mantle Clock
02 May 2025
Description

I know very little about this clock except for the information provided at auction. Circa 1870. Movement Marked Gustav Becker & A. Stingl. It unfortunately does not work. I wound it up and hung the pendulum. I can hear it ticking and the arms move as long as the pendulum is swinging but it won’t stay swinging. I’m not a collector but bought it because it’s unique and I liked the red face and the intricate metal work. I’m looking to sell it because it doesn’t work. I’ve heard repairing it decreases the value. There is also a slight crack to the face glass on the side.

Dimensions

16 inches tall, 7-1/2 inches wide, 4 inches deep

Acquired from
Auction House
For sale
Yes
Answered within 2 days
By Delia
May 04, 15:06 UTC
Fair Market Value
$200 - $400 USD
Suggested Asking Price $500 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Ann,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Gustav Becker was a prominent German clockmaker who founded his own company, Gustav Becker Uhrenfabrik, in 1850 in Germany. His company became one of the most renowned producers of clocks in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Becker clocks are known for their exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and precision.
Anton Stingl was an Austrian clockmaker known for his craftsmanship in producing high-quality mechanical clocks. He was associated with the production of fine, precision clocks in Vienna, Austria, during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
One of these probably made the case while the other made the works.

At auction today, these clocks - if they are in working order without damage or repair - typically sell for between $500 and $1,000 depending on ornament, success of design, etc. In its current condition, this has a value of $200-400.

Contemporary repairs CAN BE a red flag to potential buyers who may wonder what these repairs might be hiding; we typically recommend sellers sell pieces in "as-is" condition and let the buyers decide how if they want to repair things and how extensively. (Also, this protects you from spending monies to restore it you might not recoup if you sell it).

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Louis XV style cast ormolu (gilt bronze) mantle clock with enamel and Boulle dial
Marked by Gustav Becker and Anton Stingl, late 19th Century
The ornate cast gilt bronze case with puttis and acanthus decoration, centering a red-painted dial with blue and white Roman numeral chapter rings.
16 inches tall
CONDITION: Not in working condition
PROVENANCE: Acquired at auction
$200-400*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia

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