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French Rococo Style Brass Gilt Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
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French Rococo Style Brass Gilt Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

19th century
Sold 31 December 2024 · Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
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A very impressive French Victorian period brass and gilt decorative Rococo style antique mantel clock on stand with scrolling foliate design throughout and musical instruments to the front finished with cherub finial. The clock has a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and a French eight day movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell.

The clock movement is stamped with the makers name:-

Japy Freres

The back plate is stamped with the retailers name:-

Henry Marc

Paris

The clock movement has been cleaned and serviced and comes with a 12 month guarantee.

Height - 47 cm (18 ½ inches)

Width - 28 cm (11 inches)

Depth - 17 cm (6 ½ inches)

Circa - 1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Gilt Brass Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053777
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ABOUT - Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has been established in Macclesfield, Cheshire for 35 years. We sell high quality antique furniture, clocks, lighting and decorative items ready for your home, to the general public and interior designers around the world from our showroom. Our stock inventory consists of decorative Continental, English and Oriental items ranging from the 18th century through to the 20th century.

PAYMENT - We accept BACS payment but we also accept debit and credit card and PayPal through our own website. All items come with an invoice with description and age.

Description
A very impressive French Victorian period brass and gilt decorative Rococo style antique mantel clock on stand with scrolling foliate design throughout and musical instruments to the front finished with cherub finial.
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The clock has a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and a French eight day movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell.
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fig 1. An ornate French Rococo style gilt brass mantel clock featuring scrollwork and a cherub figure on top, resting on a wooden surface.
fig 1. French Rococo Style Brass Gilt Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

The clock movement is stamped with the makers name:-

Japy Freres

The back plate is stamped with the retailers name:-

Henry Marc

Paris

The clock movement has been cleaned and serviced and comes with a 12 month guarantee.

Height - 47 cm (18 ½ inches)

Width - 28 cm (11 inches)

Depth - 17 cm (6 ½ inches)

Circa - 1880

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Gilt Brass Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053777
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An ornate French Rococo style gilt brass mantel clock featuring scrollwork and a cherub figure on top, resting on a wooden surface.
French Rococo Style Brass Gilt Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialGilt brass, metal, enamel
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCherub finial, C-scrolls, Acanthus leaves, Enamel dial
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

FAQs

French Rococo style mantel clocks emerged during the 18th century, characterised by ornate, asymmetrical designs, scrollwork, and natural motifs inspired by the reign of Louis XV.

These clocks typically feature a cast brass or bronze case with fire-gilded or ormolu finishes, housing mechanical brass movements crafted by renowned makers such as Japy Freres.

Authentic pieces display maker stamps on the backplate of the movement, hand-painted enamel dials, high-quality chased metalwork, and original mercury or spring-driven mechanisms.

Place the clock as a focal point on a fireplace mantel, bookshelf, or console table to introduce classical texture and metallic warmth into a contemporary room scheme.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoid liquid chemical cleaners that can damage the gilded surface, and have the mechanical movement serviced periodically by a professional horologist.
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