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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 very decorative gilt and porcelain eight day mantle clock, in the manner of Louis XVI . The movement is made by the acknowledged maker Japy Freres and bears his medal of honour stamp.

The movement is of 8-day duration and strikes the full hours and half hours on a bell giving a very pleasant mellow chime.

This clock has spent most of the last 150 years under a glass dome, and it is in totally original condition with no losses or additions, cracks or chips. The enamel decoration on the porcelain panels is beautifully preserved with no signs of abrasions due to over cleaning.

For further clocks and decorative items please view our stock page here, or for a more extensive inventory please visit our website.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
12.3cm (4.84")
Declaration

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

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SA1154031
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1684
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Description
A very decorative gilt and porcelain eight day mantle clock, in the manner of Louis XVI . The movement is made by the acknowledged maker Japy Freres and bears his medal of honour stamp.
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The movement is of 8-day duration and strikes the full hours and half hours on a bell giving a very pleasant mellow chime.
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fig 1. A late 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted pink porcelain panels, an urn finial, and an enamel dial with Roman numerals.
fig 1. French Mantle Clock Circa 1875

This clock has spent most of the last 150 years under a glass dome, and it is in totally original condition with no losses or additions, cracks or chips. The enamel decoration on the porcelain panels is beautifully preserved with no signs of abrasions due to over cleaning.

For further clocks and decorative items please view our stock page here, or for a more extensive inventory please visit our website.

www.frankcraigantiques.com

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
12.3cm (4.84")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1154031
Dealers Internal Ref
1684
Frank Craig Antiques
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French mantle clock circa 1875

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A late 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted pink porcelain panels, an urn finial, and an enamel dial with Roman numerals.
French mantle clock circa 1875
Ref: SA1154031
A late 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted pink porcelain panels, an urn finial, and an enamel dial with Roman numerals.
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Originating in 18th and 19th-century France, these timepieces combine cast gilding with hand-painted porcelain panels, often styled after Sevres porcelain designs. They served as primary decorative centrepieces for salon mantelpieces during the Napoleon III and Third Republic eras.

These clocks typically feature cast bronze or brass mounts finished with mercury gilding or lacquer, housing mechanical pendulum movements. Decorative elements incorporate porcelain plaques with enamel embellishments and hand-painted landscape or figurative scenes.

Authentic examples feature cast metal casings with crisp hand-chased details, mechanical pendulum movements stamped with French maker marks or serial numbers, and porcelain panels displaying individual brushwork rather than modern transfer prints.

Position the clock centrally on a marble fireplace mantelpiece, a dark wood sideboard, or an entryway console table to serve as a focal point. Contrast its detailed classical gilding against neutral or deep wall tones such as charcoal, navy, or off-white.

Dust the surface gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive polishes which strip delicate gilding and lacquer. Keep the mechanical movement serviced by a professional horologist every three to five years to ensure proper function.
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