What materials are traditionally used in 19th-century French gilt clocks?

These clocks typically feature heavy cast bronze or brass frames finished with gilt gold (ormolu), often accented with hand-painted porcelain panels and enamel dials.

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French Louis Xvi Style Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

Name: French Louis Xvi Style Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1232402
Price: 1800 GBP
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19th century

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Description

A French Louis XVI style gilt bronze antique mantel clock from the late 19th century of very good quality. The case has acanthus leaf mouldings, female masks to the sides, laurel leaf garland and cascading flowers. There is fluted design to the sides, beaded detail and it stands on acanthus leaf toupie feet and it is surmounted with an urn and floral display.

The case has inset flat and rounded porcelain panels with finely painted flowers, musical instruments and male and female in traditional attire within a gilt and pink border.

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

The back plate is stamped with the makers name -

Japy Freres

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

Height - 37 cm (14 ½ inches)

Width - 29 cm (11 ½ inches)

Depth - 13 cm (5 inches)

Circa - 1870

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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

37cm (14.57")

Width

29cm (11.42")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1232402

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Description

A French Louis XVI style gilt bronze antique mantel clock from the late 19th century of very good quality.

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The case has acanthus leaf mouldings, female masks to the sides, laurel leaf garland and cascading flowers.

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There is fluted design to the sides, beaded detail and it stands on acanthus leaf toupie feet and it is surmounted with an urn and floral display.

fig 1. A Louis XVI style gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted pink porcelain panels and an urn-shaped finial. — fig 1. French Louis Xvi Style Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

The case has inset flat and rounded porcelain panels with finely painted flowers, musical instruments and male and female in traditional attire within a gilt and pink border.

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

fig 2. A Louis XVI style gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted pink porcelain panels and an urn-shaped finial. — fig 2. French Louis Xvi Style Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

The back plate is stamped with the makers name -

Japy Freres

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

Height - 37 cm (14 ½ inches)

Width - 29 cm (11 ½ inches)

Depth - 13 cm (5 inches)

fig 3. A Louis XVI style gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted pink porcelain panels and an urn-shaped finial. — fig 3. French Louis Xvi Style Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

Circa - 1870

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. A Louis XVI style gilt bronze mantel clock featuring hand-painted pink porcelain panels and an urn-shaped finial. — fig 4. French Louis Xvi Style Gilt Bronze & Porcelain 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

Physical Dimensions

Height

37cm (14.57")

Width

29cm (11.42")

Depth

13cm (5.12")

Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1232402

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French Louis XVI style mantel clocks are distinguished by classical symmetry, architectural proportions, and ornate decorative motifs inspired by Greco-Roman antiquity, such as urns, laurel wreaths, and acanthus leaves.

Authentic 19th-century French clock movements usually bear a circular makers stamp engraved directly onto the back plate, alongside serial numbers and pendulum length indicators.

Positioning a gilt bronze clock as a central focal point on a marble fireplace mantelpiece or modern sideboard creates an engaging contrast against contemporary, minimalist backdrops.

Dust the bronze gently with a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth to protect the original gilded surface, avoiding harsh liquids, while mechanical movements require professional servicing every few years.

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