{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-1840-ottoman-horseman-antique-bronze-mantle-clock","title":"Napoleon-III 1840 Ottoman Horseman Antique Bronze Mantle Clock","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA magnificent, authentic mid-19th-century French Empire figural bronze mantel clock depicting an Ottoman Rider or Mamluk Horseman. This exquisite piece features a beautifully patinated bronze warrior seated atop a finely detailed stallion, resting on a rocky base with a massive, ornate gilt-bronze (ormolu) stepped plinth adorned with rich floral motifs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement \u0026amp; Mechanical Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many antique clocks found on the market today, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis movement is fully operational and currently keeping good time.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuspension: It features a highly desirable, early-19th-century silk thread suspension system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching Numbers: The lower edge of the backplate is hand-stamped with the number 1122, which serves as the artisan's verification mark for its original calibrated pendulum bob.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings: The backplate also features the factory batch\/serial number 4104, horological gear ratio stamps (8 and 7), and a hand-chiseled \"bowtie\/dumbbell\" witness mark used by the clockmaker for plate alignment during creation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes its original central bronze chime bell which strikes the hours and half-hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClock face is paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinding Key Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes \u0026amp; Flaws (Please Read):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis clock is a wonderful candidate for light restoration or can be enjoyed exactly as it sits. Please note the following flaws:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissing Sword: The sword originally held in the rider's right hand has broken off and is missing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMissing Rear Glass: The round glass window for the rear brass access door is missing (easily replaced by a clocksmith or glass cutter).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorse Bit Strap: One side of the fine horse bit chain\/strap has broken loose from its anchor point but remains attached to the clock and is an easy fix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease study the high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the condition of the two-tone patina and gilding.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead Plume:\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ea small threaded post is on top of his head, where some type of decoration was obviously attached more than likely, some type of feather plume.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to the delicate nature of the silk thread suspension,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe pendulum bob and bell will be carefully unhooked and wrapped separately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor transit. \u003cspan\u003eDue to the the clocks heavy and intricate design, please allow a few extra days for shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16”w x 6”d x 25”H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe clock movement has been overhauled by our local antique master clocksman. There is less than 1 month running time since the overhaul.  Clock is running \u0026amp; keeping time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exact model clock just sold at DuMouchelles \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eAuctions\u003c\/span\u003e on 06\/12\/25 for $3,250 and theirs was not in ruining condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vendor Purchase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49210531709147,"sku":"5709673728871","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-08-13T153115.316.jpg?v=1788273692","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/napoleon-iii-1840-ottoman-horseman-antique-bronze-mantle-clock","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}