N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The clock has porcelain panels to all sides and the panels to the front and sides have also been superbly painted and gilded with very fine detailing to the paintings. The mounts / frame of the clock are also superbly detailed and to the top is an exceptionally finely detailed bust of a Japanese lady. The dial is set out with Roman numerals with lovely turquoise backgrounds whilst the centre of the dial contains gilt flowers. The dial is the surrounded by further gilding incorporating flowers leaves and an insect and finely painted panels contain sail boats and trees. The sides also contain the most exquisite painted and gilded panels.
Then to the rear is a circular fretted door which opens to access the movement and allow the pendulum to be hung. The movement is stamped trademark for Japy Freres,which includes the words 'JAPY FRERES & CIE GDE MED D'HONNEUR' along wit the numbers '41' and '07377'. Japy Freres was founded by Georges Frederic Japy (1749-1812), known as Frederic Japy, who was born in the own of Beaucourt in France 1749, and first made movements for the clock industry at his factory in 1777, in the region of La Franche-Compte. Soon after the death of Frederic in 1812, his sons renamed the firm Japy Freres et Cie. In about 1850, the brothers set up a factory in Beaucourt, France, for the purpose of manufacturing the complete clock, by adding production facilities which were required to manufacture clock parts normally made by other specialists. At this time, the firm began to manufacture clocks that were marked Japy Freres, and the products of this firm were marketed under the name Japy Freres et Cie after 1854. Japy exhibited at trade fairs all over Europe, and won many awards for their innovation, style, and quality.
The demand for Oriental / Eastern art flourished in the late 19th century and this time period was also popular with the Aesthetic Movement was an art movement in the late 19th century which privileged the aesthetic value of literature, music and the arts over their socio-political functions. At its heart was the desire to create 'art for art's sake' and to exalt taste, the pursuit of beauty, and self-expression over moral expectations and restrictive conformity.
The clock is complete with it's winding key and pendulum and the clock is happily ticking away, and keeping good time and has recently been serviced.
DIMENSIONS:
The approximate MAXIMUM dimensions are:
5 3/4 inches (14.5 cm) wide.
3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm) deep.
17 1/4 inches (44 cm) high.
As can be seen from the above dimensions this clock is of lovely slim and petite proportions.
AGE:
The clock is circa 1870 / 1880.
CONDITION:
The clock is in superb antique condition with odd little rubs to the decoration to the panels, there are no chips, cracks nor restoration. The clock is complete with it's winding key and pendulum the clock is happily ticking away, and keeping good time and has recently been serviced.
This is a lovely clock, which would make a super addition to any home addition, so happy bidding. If you have time please check out my other items.
N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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Antique French Painted Gilt Porcelain Aesthetic Movement Japonisme Mantel Clock
