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French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Frères, Circa 1870
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French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Frères, Circa 1870

19th century
Description

A good original example of a French gilt bronze and porcelain mounted mantel clock, dating from the late 19th century, circa 1870.

The case is finely cast in gilt bronze in the Louis XV revival taste, with scrolling foliate mounts and an urn surmount with twin bird handles. The porcelain dial and panels are decorated with delicate pink floral and cherub subjects, retaining good colour and detail. The movement is stamped for Japy Frères & Cie and is a standard French two-train bell striking movement.

The case retains its original gilded finish with light, even wear to the high points, consistent with age. The clock is presented on a giltwood stand with later fabric covering and remains a well-balanced and decorative example

Condition Report:

• Movement in working order and striking

• Pendulum and key present

• Gilding with expected age-related wear

• Porcelain panels appear free from damage (no obvious cracks noted)

• Stand with later fabric covering.

. Please note:

This item is sold as a historical antique. All photographs form part of the description and condition.

Measurements:

• Height (clock): 35 cm

• Height (including stand): 40.5 cm

• Width: 28 cm

• Depth: 11 cm (clock), 14.5 cm (stand).

Declaration

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203674
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Description
A good original example of a French gilt bronze and porcelain mounted mantel clock, dating from the late 19th century, circa 1870.
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The case is finely cast in gilt bronze in the Louis XV revival taste, with scrolling foliate mounts and an urn surmount with twin bird handles.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

The porcelain dial and panels are decorated with delicate pink floral and cherub subjects, retaining good colour and detail. The movement is stamped for Japy Frères & Cie and is a standard French two-train bell striking movement.

fig 1. A French gilt bronze mantel clock decorated with hand-painted pink floral and cherub porcelain panels and topped with an urn flanked by swan handles.
fig 1. French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Frères, Circa 1870

The case retains its original gilded finish with light, even wear to the high points, consistent with age. The clock is presented on a giltwood stand with later fabric covering and remains a well-balanced and decorative example

fig 2. A French gilt bronze mantel clock decorated with hand-painted pink floral and cherub porcelain panels and topped with an urn flanked by swan handles.
fig 2. French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Frères, Circa 1870

Condition Report:

• Movement in working order and striking

• Pendulum and key present

• Gilding with expected age-related wear

• Porcelain panels appear free from damage (no obvious cracks noted)

• Stand with later fabric covering.

fig 3. A French gilt bronze mantel clock decorated with hand-painted pink floral and cherub porcelain panels and topped with an urn flanked by swan handles.
fig 3. French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Frères, Circa 1870

Please note:

This item is sold as a historical antique. All photographs form part of the description and condition.

Measurements:

• Height (clock): 35 cm

• Height (including stand): 40.5 cm

• Width: 28 cm

• Depth: 11 cm (clock), 14.5 cm (stand).

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203674
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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Archive I A French gilt bronze mantel clock decorated with hand-painted pink floral and cherub porcelain panels and topped with an urn flanked by swan handles.

French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Frères, Circa 1870

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A French gilt bronze mantel clock decorated with hand-painted pink floral and cherub porcelain panels and topped with an urn flanked by swan handles.
French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Frères, Circa 1870
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French gilt bronze mantel clocks from the late 19th century typically feature cast ormolu mounts paired with decorated porcelain panels influenced by Rococo Revival and Second Empire styles. Designed as decorative centrepieces for fireplace mantels, these timepieces combine mechanical horology with ornamental metalwork and ceramic art.

These clocks were constructed using cast bronze finished with fire-gilding (ormolu), hand-painted porcelain dial faces, and painted porcelain plaques depicting classical motifs such as cherubs and floral garlands. The internal mechanisms consist of brass movement plates, steel arbours, and pendulum suspensions.

Authentic examples frequently feature stamped maker marks or trade medallions on the rear movement plate, such as those from makers like Japy Freres. Examining the depth of hand-painted porcelain details, heavy cast bronze construction, and natural age on the gilded surfaces assists in verifying authenticity.

Positioning the timepiece on a marble mantelpiece, sideboard top, or console table creates a focal point within a room. Pairing the object with modern artwork or minimal contemporary ceramics provides a balanced contrast between historic ornamentation and clean modern lines.

Gilded bronze surfaces should be dusted using a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding water and chemical cleaning agents that can strip original gilding. Mechanical movements require professional servicing by a qualified horologist every five to seven years to ensure proper function.
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