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French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock

Name: French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1183968
Price: 1950 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

A superb quality French Louis XVI style bronze gilt antique mantel clock from the Victorian period with acanthus leaf mouldings, beautiful female masks to the sides, laurel leaf garland and cascading flowers. The finely cast and burnished case has fluted design to the sides with scroll design to the arched top, beaded detail and stands on acanthus leaf toupie feet.

The case has inset flat and rounded black porcelain panels with finely painted colourful floral designs and classical design to the centre surmounted with an urn and bronze gilt floral display.

The porcelain dial has a painted floral centre with gilt Roman numerals and a French eight day duration movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell.

The movement back plate is stamped with the makers name - Japy Fils

The dial has the retailers name - Boxell Brighton

The movement has been cleaned and serviced and comes with a 12 month guarantee.

Height - 34 cm (13 ½ inches)

Width - 29 cm (11 ½ inches)

Depth - 13 cm ( 5 inches)

Circa - 1860

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Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

This item will be dispatched within a couple of working days of purchase. Delivery is usually next day and items will be provided with a tracking number. They are packaged to a high standard, double boxed, bubble wrapped and bedded in foam. Our preferred courier is Parcelforce, however we may send with a different courier occasionally.

All of our items can be collected.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

34cm (13.39")

Width

29cm (11.42")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1183968

Dealers Notes

ABOUT - Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has been established in Macclesfield, Cheshire for 35 years. We sell high quality antique furniture, clocks, lighting and decorative items ready for your home, to the general public and interior designers around the world from our showroom. Our stock inventory consists of decorative Continental, English and Oriental items ranging from the 18th century through to the 20th century.

PAYMENT - We accept BACS payment but we also accept debit and credit card and PayPal through our own website. All items come with an invoice with description and age.

Description

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The finely cast and burnished case has fluted design to the sides with scroll design to the arched top, beaded detail and stands on acanthus leaf toupie feet.

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fig 1. An ornate gilt bronze and painted porcelain mantel clock featuring classical figures and symmetrical architectural detailing. — fig 1. French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock

The case has inset flat and rounded black porcelain panels with finely painted colourful floral designs and classical design to the centre surmounted with an urn and bronze gilt floral display.

The porcelain dial has a painted floral centre with gilt Roman numerals and a French eight day duration movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell.

fig 2. An ornate gilt bronze and painted porcelain mantel clock featuring classical figures and symmetrical architectural detailing. — fig 2. French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock

The movement back plate is stamped with the makers name - Japy Fils

The dial has the retailers name - Boxell Brighton

The movement has been cleaned and serviced and comes with a 12 month guarantee.

Height - 34 cm (13 ½ inches)

fig 3. An ornate gilt bronze and painted porcelain mantel clock featuring classical figures and symmetrical architectural detailing. — fig 3. French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock

Width - 29 cm (11 ½ inches)

Depth - 13 cm ( 5 inches)

Circa - 1860

Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

fig 4. An ornate gilt bronze and painted porcelain mantel clock featuring classical figures and symmetrical architectural detailing. — fig 4. French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock

This item will be dispatched within a couple of working days of purchase. Delivery is usually next day and items will be provided with a tracking number. They are packaged to a high standard, double boxed, bubble wrapped and bedded in foam. Our preferred courier is Parcelforce, however we may send with a different courier occasionally.

All of our items can be collected.

View more items on our website www.arrowsmithantiques.com

Physical Dimensions

Height

34cm (13.39")

Width

29cm (11.42")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1183968

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The Louis XVI style emerged in France during the late 18th century, characterised by a return to classical symmetry, straight lines, and motifs inspired by Greco-Roman archaeology, moving away from the preceding Rococo asymmetry.

These pieces typically utilised fire-gilded bronze (ormolu), hand-painted porcelain panels depicting classical scenes or floral garlands, and intricate brass mechanical movements housed within architectural frameworks.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the quality of the ormolu chasing, the presence of maker stamps on the brass movement backplate, hand-painted ceramic details, and the weight and construction of the bronze casting.

Such an object serves as a striking focal point when placed on a minimalist mantelpiece or console table, contrasting effectively with clean modern lines and neutral architectural backgrounds.

Maintenance involves dusting gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaning agents that can strip the delicate mercury gilding, and having the mechanical movement professionally serviced periodically.

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