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French Japy Freres Red Toleware Wall Clock
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French Japy Freres Red Toleware Wall Clock

19th century
Sold 20 May 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

This is an imposing toleware wall clock dating from the mid 19th Century, in the form of a pocket watch. The good quality movement is by the renowned French Japy Freres company and is stamped with the “medale d’honneur” from the 1855 Paris Exposition. The clock is octagonal in form with a dished shape to the toleware case which has been attractively repainted in a beautiful warm, aged red shade. This has been very well done and suits the clock well. It has twin holed white enamelled dial and tooled gilt bronze bezel to the face and is complete with circular brass hanging loop. This is in good running order with original pendulum and key and it strikes a lovely tone on a bell on the hour and half hour. The clock measures 40 cms by 31 cms.

UK delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this French Toleware Wall Clock to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1019487
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This is an imposing toleware wall clock dating from the mid 19th Century, in the form of a pocket watch.
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The good quality movement is by the renowned French Japy Freres company and is stamped with the “medale d’honneur” from the 1855 Paris Exposition.
Rams Head Antiques

The clock is octagonal in form with a dished shape to the toleware case which has been attractively repainted in a beautiful warm, aged red shade. This has been very well done and suits the clock well. It has twin holed white enamelled dial and tooled gilt bronze bezel to the face and is complete with circular brass hanging loop. This is in good running order with original pendulum and key and it strikes a lovely tone on a bell on the hour and half hour. The clock measures 40 cms by 31 cms.

UK delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this French Toleware Wall Clock to the Regency era.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1019487
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Rams Head Antiques Profile Page

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A vintage octagonal red toleware wall clock featuring a brass bezel, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a pocket-watch style suspension ring at the top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A vintage octagonal red toleware wall clock featuring a brass bezel, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a pocket-watch style suspension ring at the top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Japy Freres Red Toleware Wall Clock

Archive II A vintage octagonal red toleware wall clock featuring a brass bezel, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a pocket-watch style suspension ring at the top. View II
Archive III A vintage octagonal red toleware wall clock featuring a brass bezel, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a pocket-watch style suspension ring at the top. View III
Archive IV A vintage octagonal red toleware wall clock featuring a brass bezel, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a pocket-watch style suspension ring at the top. View IV
Archive V A vintage octagonal red toleware wall clock featuring a brass bezel, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a pocket-watch style suspension ring at the top. View V
Archive VI A vintage octagonal red toleware wall clock featuring a brass bezel, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a pocket-watch style suspension ring at the top. View VI
Archive VII A vintage octagonal red toleware wall clock featuring a brass bezel, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a pocket-watch style suspension ring at the top. View VII
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A vintage octagonal red toleware wall clock featuring a brass bezel, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a pocket-watch style suspension ring at the top.
French Japy Freres Red Toleware Wall Clock
Ref: SA1019487
A vintage octagonal red toleware wall clock featuring a brass bezel, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a pocket-watch style suspension ring at the top.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialToleware, Brass, Glass
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsOctagonal faceted case, Suspension ring finial, Fluted brass bezel, Roman numeral dial
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 31 cm (12 in)

FAQs

Toleware refers to metalware, typically tin-plated steel, that has been lacquered or enamelled and painted. The technique gained widespread popularity in 18th and 19th-century France and Britain for creating both utilitarian and decorative household objects.

These items are constructed from sheet metal, shaped through pressing or soldering, and finished with layered hand-applied paint or lacquer. Clock movements from this era typically feature brass plates, steel pinions, and pendulum regulation housed behind glazed bezels.

Authenticity is determined by examining the patina of the painted surface, hand-painted detailing, and makers marks stamped on the brass clock movement, such as those by Japy Freres. Period pieces exhibit age-appropriate wear, oxidisation on metal components, and hand-cut screws.

This piece functions effectively as a focal point on a neutral wall or above a period mantelpiece, contrasting cleanly against minimalist contemporary plaster or traditional wood panelling.

Dust gently with a dry, soft microfiber cloth and avoid chemical solvents, abrasive cleaners, or direct sunlight to protect the fragile painted surface and aged lacquer finish.
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