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Napoleon III French Porcelain & Gilt Metal Mantel Clock by Ph Mourey
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Napoleon III French Porcelain & Gilt Metal Mantel Clock by Ph Mourey

19th century
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A Napoleon III, gilded soft metal and blue porcelain mounted mantel clock. The circular porcelain dial painted with a band of flowers and roman numerals, inset a gilt case surmounted by a pair of cooing doves with nest, above a central panel of a classical maiden playing the triangle, flanked by musical trophies. The sides supported by Hermes, with a stepped plinth base with further porcelain panels. The Japy Freres & Cie eight day movement with Brocot suspension rack striking the hour & half hour on a bell. Movement & pendulum stamped 2493. Regilded.

The case made and stamped by PH. MOUREY

Height 19" (48.5cm)

Width 11" (28cm)

Depth 5.5" (14cm)

Circa 1875

French

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Physical Dimensions
Height
48.5cm (19.09")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this French Gilt Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

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SA1178030
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Description
A Napoleon III, gilded soft metal and blue porcelain mounted mantel clock. The circular porcelain dial painted with a band of flowers and roman numerals, inset a gilt case surmounted by a pair of cooing doves with nest, above a central panel of a classical maiden playing the triangle, flanked by musical trophies. The sides supported by Hermes, with a stepped plinth base with further porcelain panels.
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The Japy Freres & Cie eight day movement with Brocot suspension rack striking the hour & half hour on a bell.
Tim Saltwell Antiques

Movement & pendulum stamped 2493. Regilded.

fig 1. A Napoleon III gilt metal mantel clock featuring Sevres-style blue hand-painted porcelain panels, topped with a sculpture of two birds on a nest.
fig 1. Napoleon III French Porcelain & Gilt Metal Mantel Clock by Ph Mourey

The case made and stamped by PH. MOUREY

Height 19" (48.5cm)

Width 11" (28cm)

Depth 5.5" (14cm)

Circa 1875

French

All our clocks are sold with a years guarantee having been professionally serviced & overhauled by a registered FBHI.

Please email or phone for any further details regarding delivery/postage quotes.

Height
48.5cm (19.09")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Tim Saltwell Antiques has dated this French Gilt Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178030
Dealers Internal Ref
3549
Tim Saltwell Antiques
Tim Saltwell Antiques
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Specialists in 19th century english & continental furniture

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Archive I A Napoleon III gilt metal mantel clock featuring Sevres-style blue hand-painted porcelain panels, topped with a sculpture of two birds on a nest.

Napoleon III French Porcelain & Gilt metal Mantel Clock by PH Mourey

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A Napoleon III gilt metal mantel clock featuring Sevres-style blue hand-painted porcelain panels, topped with a sculpture of two birds on a nest.
Napoleon III French Porcelain & Gilt metal Mantel Clock by PH Mourey
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A Napoleon III gilt metal mantel clock featuring Sevres-style blue hand-painted porcelain panels, topped with a sculpture of two birds on a nest.
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Napoleon III mantel clocks, produced in France during the Second Empire (18521870), are known for eclectic revival styles blending Rococo, Baroque, and Neoclassical elements. They frequently incorporate gilded metal castings, detailed bronze mounts, and hand-painted porcelain plaques.

French horologists and founders combined gilt bronze (ormolu) or spelter (regule) with painted porcelain panels, enamel dials, and polished marble or onyx bases. Internal mechanisms were typically brass eight-day mechanical movements.

Authentic period pieces often feature maker stamps on the casting or movement backplate, such as foundry marks or sculptor signatures. Additionally, period porcelain panels show authentic hand-painted details and slight surface irregularities consistent with 19th-century kiln firing.

Positioning an ornate gilt clock as a focal piece on a fireplace mantel, sideboard, or console table creates a historical accent. Pairing the warm metallic tones and porcelain detailing with clean contemporary backdrops highlights the craftsmanship of the object.

Dust gilt surfaces gently with a soft microfibre cloth without using liquid polishes or abrasive chemicals, which can strip gilding. Porcelain panels should be wiped with a dry brush, while the internal mechanical clockwork requires professional servicing by a horologist every few years.
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