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French Mantle Clock Circa 1875
Frank Craig Antiques
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French Mantle Clock Circa 1875

19th century
Description

A most decorative French mantle Clock, of eight day duration striking the full hours and a half hour on a cast bell. Made by the renowned maker Japy Freres, This Clock comes with a glass dome which has kept it preserved for over 100 years. For other decorative Clocks and items of interest, please visit our website. www.frankcraigantiques.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

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SA1079506
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1532
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Description
A most decorative French mantle Clock, of eight day duration striking the full hours and a half hour on a cast bell.
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Made by the renowned maker Japy Freres, This Clock comes with a glass dome which has kept it preserved for over 100 years.
Frank Craig Antiques

For other decorative Clocks and items of interest, please visit our website. www.frankcraigantiques.com

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1079506
Dealers Internal Ref
1532
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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Archive I A French Rococo Revival gilt bronze mantel clock surmounted by a sculpted cherub, featuring blue porcelain panels and an enamel Roman numeral dial.

French mantle Clock circa 1875

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A French Rococo Revival gilt bronze mantel clock surmounted by a sculpted cherub, featuring blue porcelain panels and an enamel Roman numeral dial.
French mantle Clock circa 1875
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A French Rococo Revival gilt bronze mantel clock surmounted by a sculpted cherub, featuring blue porcelain panels and an enamel Roman numeral dial.
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French Rococo Revival mantel clocks from this era typically feature ornate casting, asymmetric acanthus scrollwork, cherub or putti figures, and elaborate ornamentation. They frequently combine fire-gilt bronze or ormolu with painted porcelain panels inspired by 18th-century Sevres designs.

These timepieces were primary crafted using cast bronze or spelt with gold gilding, known as ormolu or gilt bronze. The dials and decorative plaques often incorporated painted enamel and soft-paste porcelain mounted onto solid brass mechanical clock movements.

Authentic period examples feature heavy cast metal casings with detailed hand-chasing, mercury or electro-gilded finishes, and counting-wheel or rack-striking brass movements. Makers stamps, movement serial numbers, or foundry marks are commonly impressed onto the back plate of the movement.

An antique French mantel clock serves as a focal point when positioned on a fireplace mantelpiece, marble console, or sideboard. Positioning the item alongside minimal modern artwork or minimalist ceramics creates a balanced contrast between historical ornamentation and modern lines.

Gilt surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and kept free from liquid polishes or chemical cleaners that degrade gold leaf. Mechanical movements require periodic professional servicing by a qualified horologist every five to seven years to ensure accuracy.
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