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Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by P.h. Mourey 'Putto with Dog' C.1860

Name: Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by P.h. Mourey 'Putto with Dog' C.1860
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA564650
Price: 1850 GBP
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19th century

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Description

Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by P.H. Mourey 'Putto with Dog' c.1860

This is a very nice gilt bronze mantle clock by Phillipe H. Mourey (French 1840-1910)

The clock depicts a winged putto with a bow and arrow with to the right of him a dog on a lead, the dog has a bow

around it's neck and jumps up to the putto.

Next to the putto lays a quiver with arrows.

The gilt base what stands on large bun feet is decorated with strings of flowers.

The white enameled dial has roman numerals and blued hands, a small nips next to the winding holes.

The eight day movement is by Jappe Freres.

A signature of P.H. Mourey is found at the back of the clock with the numbers 2 and 64, this is most probably the date of manufacture, February 1864.

The eight day movement strikes on the half and full hour on a silvered bell.

The clock has been restored a few years ago to is former glory.

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

39cm (15.35")

Depth

18cm (7.09")

Declaration

Original Retro has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA564650

Dealers Notes

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Hollins Mill

Suite 5 Unit 8

Pennine Industrial Park

Valley Road

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(0044) 01422 887420 or (0044) 07780 687139

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Description

Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by P.H. Mourey 'Putto with Dog' c.1860

This is a very nice gilt bronze mantle clock by Phillipe H. Mourey (French 1840-1910)

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The clock depicts a winged putto with a bow and arrow with to the right of him a dog on a lead, the dog has a bow.

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fig 1. A 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a sculpted putto figure with a bow alongside a dog atop an ornate base. — fig 1. Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by P.h. Mourey 'Putto with Dog' C.1860

around it's neck and jumps up to the putto.

Next to the putto lays a quiver with arrows.

The gilt base what stands on large bun feet is decorated with strings of flowers.

The white enameled dial has roman numerals and blued hands, a small nips next to the winding holes.

fig 2. A 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a sculpted putto figure with a bow alongside a dog atop an ornate base. — fig 2. Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock by P.h. Mourey 'Putto with Dog' C.1860

The eight day movement is by Jappe Freres.

A signature of P.H. Mourey is found at the back of the clock with the numbers 2 and 64, this is most probably the date of manufacture, February 1864.

The eight day movement strikes on the half and full hour on a silvered bell.

The clock has been restored a few years ago to is former glory.

Physical Dimensions

Height

39cm (15.35")

Width

39cm (15.35")

Depth

18cm (7.09")

Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA564650

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Produced during the mid-to-late 19th century under Napoleon III, these clocks feature elaborate figural subjects, classical or rococo revival themes, and detailed casting in gilt bronze or spelter with gilded finishes.

These timepieces were built using cast bronze or metal alloys coated in mercury gilding or electroplated gold, housing mechanical spring-driven movements with porcelain or enamel dials and brass pendulum assemblies.

Authentic period pieces display stamped makers marks or foundry signatures on the rear movement plates, fine chasing details on the cast metalwork, and hand-painted enamel dial plates with traditional Roman numerals.

Place the clock as a central focal point on a marble mantelpiece, console table, or dark wood sideboard, balanced by minimalist artwork or modern stone vessels to juxtapose ornate metalwork against clean architectural lines.

Remove surface dust using a soft dry camel-hair brush, avoiding abrasive chemicals, metal cleaners, or water, which can strip protective lacquers and damage original gilt finishes.

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