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Japy Freres Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Antique French Clock
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Japy Freres Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Antique French Clock

19th century
Description

~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A magnificent ormolu (finely gilded bronze) and Sèvres style porcelain clock by renown maker Japy Frères. It is of a beautifully chic design, four turned corner columns with a cushion shaped top with 5 finials. The front and sides are mounted with Sèvres style porcelain panels with a beautiful blue ground. The front panel is finely painted with a scene of a young couple in a country setting, he hands her a basket of roses.

The side panels and the centre of the dial are exquisitely painted with garden birds nesting amongst flowers. Over-glaze gilt decoration is studded with red and white porcelain 'jewels'. The dial is part of the front panel and is complete with original finely fretted gilt hands.

The French movement is by Japy Frères and is of superb quality. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, please ask and we will send you a link or paste the following into your browser: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=532237692697274

Condition of the case is very good, gilding is clean and bright with some wear to the gilding particularly on the high spots, where the clock has been handled, and some discolouration and tarnish. Porcelain is also very good with wear to the over-glaze gilt decoration, dial lettering and some applied jewels are missing.

Japy Frères clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate

Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 14 1/2", Width 8", Depth 6 1/2"

centimetres: Height 37 cm, Width 20.5 cm, Depth 16.5 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £85 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
20.5cm (8.07")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1091266
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RSC3773
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Description
~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

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A magnificent ormolu (finely gilded bronze) and Sèvres style porcelain clock by renown maker Japy Frères.
Dragon-Antiques.com

It is of a beautifully chic design, four turned corner columns with a cushion shaped top with 5 finials. The front and sides are mounted with Sèvres style porcelain panels with a beautiful blue ground. The front panel is finely painted with a scene of a young couple in a country setting, he hands her a basket of roses.

fig 1. An antique gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted floral and figure porcelain panels, corner columns, and decorative top finials.
fig 1. Japy Freres Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Antique French Clock

The side panels and the centre of the dial are exquisitely painted with garden birds nesting amongst flowers. Over-glaze gilt decoration is studded with red and white porcelain 'jewels'. The dial is part of the front panel and is complete with original finely fretted gilt hands.

fig 2. An antique gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted floral and figure porcelain panels, corner columns, and decorative top finials.
fig 2. Japy Freres Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Antique French Clock

The French movement is by Japy Frères and is of superb quality. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, please ask and we will send you a link or paste the following into your browser: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=532237692697274

fig 3. An antique gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted floral and figure porcelain panels, corner columns, and decorative top finials.
fig 3. Japy Freres Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Antique French Clock

Condition of the case is very good, gilding is clean and bright with some wear to the gilding particularly on the high spots, where the clock has been handled, and some discolouration and tarnish. Porcelain is also very good with wear to the over-glaze gilt decoration, dial lettering and some applied jewels are missing.

fig 4. An antique gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted floral and figure porcelain panels, corner columns, and decorative top finials.
fig 4. Japy Freres Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Antique French Clock

Japy Frères clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate

Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches: Height 14 1/2", Width 8", Depth 6 1/2"

centimetres: Height 37 cm, Width 20.5 cm, Depth 16.5 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £85 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
20.5cm (8.07")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1091266
Dealers Internal Ref
RSC3773
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An antique gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted floral and figure porcelain panels, corner columns, and decorative top finials.
Japy Freres Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Antique French Clock
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French ormolu mantel clocks from the 19th century are characterised by gilded bronze cases, often embellished with classical columns, finials, and hand-painted porcelain panels. These timepieces typically house eight-day pendulum movements crafted by famous Parisian and regional clockmakers.

These clocks combine heavy cast bronze treated with gold amalgam mercury gilding (ormolu) alongside kiln-fired ceramic panels decorated with enamel paints, metal mounts, and bevelled glass crystal dials.

Authentic Japy Freres movements feature a circular maker stamp impressed directly into the back brass plate, usually showing the company name alongside awards won at historical Paris industrial exhibitions.

A gilt bronze clock serves as a focal point when placed atop a marble fireplace mantelpiece, a dark wood sideboard, or a central hall table, creating visual contrast against contemporary muted backdrops.

Gilt surfaces should be dusted gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive pastes that wear away original gold gilding. Mechanical movements require specialist lubrication and servicing by a qualified horologist every five to seven years.
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