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Japy Freres Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Clock

19th century
Sold 1 January 2026 · Dragon-Antiques.com
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~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A beautiful original gilt bronze antique French clock in the neoclassical style of Louis XVI by the renown maker Japy Frères. Architecturally designed and profusely decorated with acanthus scrolls and foliage. Above the dial is a motif of flaming torché and quiver of arrows. The front is delicately fretted to allow a glimpse of the pendulum gently swinging within.

The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with a gilt bronze center. It is complete with its original finely cut and blued steel hands and convex glass. The rear door is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen.

The French movement is of high quality and 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 in to your browser: https://www.facebook.com/DragonAntiques/videos/618546231103797

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with some wear in places and some tarnish and discolouration. The dial is also excellent with very slight chipping to the winding holes.

Japy Freres 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 18 3/4", Width 9", Depth 5"

centimetres: Height 48 cm, Width 23 cm, Depth 12.5 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
48cm (18.90")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock to the 1880s.

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SA1129306
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Description
~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

“
A beautiful original gilt bronze antique French clock in the neoclassical style of Louis XVI by the renown maker Japy Frères.
Dragon-Antiques.com

Architecturally designed and profusely decorated with acanthus scrolls and foliage. Above the dial is a motif of flaming torché and quiver of arrows. The front is delicately fretted to allow a glimpse of the pendulum gently swinging within.

fig 1. An ornate antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring classical architectural motifs, an enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a finial top.
fig 1. Japy Freres Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Clock

The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with a gilt bronze center. It is complete with its original finely cut and blued steel hands and convex glass. The rear door is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen.

fig 2. An ornate antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring classical architectural motifs, an enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a finial top.
fig 2. Japy Freres Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Clock

The French movement is of high quality and 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 in to your browser: https://www.facebook.com/DragonAntiques/videos/618546231103797

fig 3. An ornate antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring classical architectural motifs, an enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a finial top.
fig 3. Japy Freres Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Clock

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with some wear in places and some tarnish and discolouration. The dial is also excellent with very slight chipping to the winding holes.

fig 4. An ornate antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring classical architectural motifs, an enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a finial top.
fig 4. Japy Freres Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Clock

Japy Freres 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 18 3/4", Width 9", Depth 5"

centimetres: Height 48 cm, Width 23 cm, Depth 12.5 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £85 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129306
Dealers Internal Ref
RSC3761
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An ornate antique French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring classical architectural motifs, an enamel dial with Roman numerals, and a finial top.
Japy Freres Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Clock
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Brass, Enamel, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsUrn finial, Fluted columns, Acanthus scrolls, Roman numerals
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

FAQs

The Louis XVI style emerged in France during the late 18th century, marked by a return to classical symmetry, straight lines, and motifs inspired by archaeological discoveries such as Pompeii.

These clocks typically feature cast bronze or brass cases finished with mercury gilding or ormolu, housing precision mechanical movements crafted by prominent makers like Japy Freres.

Authenticity is indicated by heavy cast bronze construction, hand-chiselled surface details, maker stamps on the internal brass movement, and period-appropriate enamel dials with hand-painted numerals.

Place the clock as a focal point on a mantlepiece or sideboard to introduce classical contrast and metallic warmth into a minimalist or modern room scheme.

Clean the surface gently with a dry, soft microfiber cloth, avoiding chemical polishes that can strip the original gilt layer, and have the mechanical movement professionally serviced every few years.
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