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French Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
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French Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

19th century
Sold 4 July 2026 · Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
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A very good quality French 19th century gilt brass mantel clock in the Louis XV style adorned with two doves to the front of the case. There are musical instruments to the central panel with scroll leaf design throughout and floral design to the sides, finished with a scrolling foliate and floral pediment.

The clock has a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and a French eight day duration movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a gong.

The back plate is stamped with the makers name -

Japy Freres

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

Height - 48 cm (19 inches)

Width - 26.5 cm (10 ½ inches)

Depth - 18 cm (7 inches)

Circa - 1880

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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
48cm (18.90")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Gilt Brass Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189951
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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
A very good quality French 19th century gilt brass mantel clock in the Louis XV style adorned with two doves to the front of the case.
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There are musical instruments to the central panel with scroll leaf design throughout and floral design to the sides, finished with a scrolling foliate and floral pediment.
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fig 1. An ornate French Louis XV style gilt brass mantel clock featuring intricate scrollwork, asymmetrical foliate motifs, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
fig 1. French Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

The clock has a white enamel dial with Roman numerals and a French eight day duration movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a gong.

The back plate is stamped with the makers name -

Japy Freres

fig 2. An ornate French Louis XV style gilt brass mantel clock featuring intricate scrollwork, asymmetrical foliate motifs, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
fig 2. French Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

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

Height - 48 cm (19 inches)

Width - 26.5 cm (10 ½ inches)

Depth - 18 cm (7 inches)

Circa - 1880

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 3. An ornate French Louis XV style gilt brass mantel clock featuring intricate scrollwork, asymmetrical foliate motifs, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
fig 3. French Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

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

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Gilt Brass Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189951
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An ornate French Louis XV style gilt brass mantel clock featuring intricate scrollwork, asymmetrical foliate motifs, and a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals.
French Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV / Rococo Revival
  • MaterialGilt Brass, Enamel, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsC-scrolls, Acanthus leaves, Foliate cartouches, Asymmetrical rocaille
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 26.5 cm (10 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

The Louis XV style, characterised by asymmetrical curves, naturalistic motifs, and rococo ornamentation, originated in 18th-century France and experienced a major revival during the 19th century when many elaborate mantel clocks were produced.

These timepieces typically feature cast brass or bronze frames finished with mercury gilding or ormolu, housing intricate mechanical movements driven by springs and gear trains.

Authentic pieces often exhibit hand-chiselled detailing on the metalwork, enamel dials with individual hand-painted numerals, and maker stamps or serial numbers engraved on the backplate of the mechanical movement.

Such decorative objects add a layer of historical contrast and metallic warmth when placed upon minimalist sideboards, contemporary marble mantels, or clean-lined wooden consoles.

Preservation involves dusting gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaning agents that can strip the delicate gilding, and having the mechanical movement professionally serviced every few years.
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