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French Art Nouveau Clock Set 'Poésie' (Ch Ruchot) by Japy Freres
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French Art Nouveau Clock Set 'Poésie' (Ch Ruchot) by Japy Freres

19th century
For Sale by Pyrontique
Description

An antique French bronzed spelter mantle clock with a pair of matching gilt candelabra/garniture.

The finely cast figurine of a lady holding a manuscript is entitled Poésie and is signed by the maker Jean Charles Ruchot working in the Art Nouveau period.

The white ceramic dial has Arabic numerals with a pretty central decorative design all encased in a pretty variegated pink marble adorned with gilt metalwork.

A lovely original piece in working order chiming on the hour and half past the hour. Supplied with key.

Movement is by P. Japy (Japy Freres).

Clock dimensions:

Height: 56.5 cm

Width: 29 cm

Depth: 14 cm

Garniture dimensions:

Height: 49.5 cm

Width: 21 cm

Depth: 21 cm

Circa: 1878

Shipping will be £50 for delivery to an address in England, France, Germany and Italy.

We can provide quotes to the rest of the UK, Europe and worldwide

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Pyrontique has dated this French Garniture Clock Set to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA567299
Dealers Internal Reference
1115
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Description
An antique French bronzed spelter mantle clock with a pair of matching gilt candelabra/garniture.
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The finely cast figurine of a lady holding a manuscript is entitled Poésie and is signed by the maker Jean Charles Ruchot working in the Art Nouveau period.
Pyrontique
fig 1. An Art Nouveau French garniture clock set featuring a pink marble base topped with a female figure sculpture, accompanied by two matching gilt candelabras.
fig 1. French Art Nouveau Clock Set 'Poésie' (Ch Ruchot) by Japy Freres

The white ceramic dial has Arabic numerals with a pretty central decorative design all encased in a pretty variegated pink marble adorned with gilt metalwork.

A lovely original piece in working order chiming on the hour and half past the hour. Supplied with key.

fig 2. An Art Nouveau French garniture clock set featuring a pink marble base topped with a female figure sculpture, accompanied by two matching gilt candelabras.
fig 2. French Art Nouveau Clock Set 'Poésie' (Ch Ruchot) by Japy Freres

Movement is by P. Japy (Japy Freres).

Clock dimensions:

Height: 56.5 cm

Width: 29 cm

Depth: 14 cm

Garniture dimensions:

Height: 49.5 cm

Width: 21 cm

Depth: 21 cm

Circa: 1878

Shipping will be £50 for delivery to an address in England, France, Germany and Italy.

We can provide quotes to the rest of the UK, Europe and worldwide

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Pyrontique has dated this French Garniture Clock Set to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA567299
Dealers Internal Ref
1115
Pyrontique
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An Art Nouveau French garniture clock set featuring a pink marble base topped with a female figure sculpture, accompanied by two matching gilt candelabras.
French Art Nouveau Clock Set 'Poésie' (Ch Ruchot) by Japy Freres
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A clock garniture is a decorative three-piece set consisting of a central mantel clock flanked by a matching pair of decorative sidepieces, typically candelabras or urns. Popularised in 19th-century France, these sets were designed to create symmetry and balance on fireplace mantels.

Late 19th-century French clock sets commonly incorporated variegated marble or onyx bases, spelter or gilt bronze mounts, and hand-painted enamel dials. Sculptural elements often featured patinated spelter figures styled with classic Art Nouveau or academic motifs.

Authentic Japy Freres clock movements are typically stamped on the rear movement brass plate with a circular trademark seal containing the name Japy Freres et Cie alongside a grand prix award date, such as 1855, 1878, or 1889, alongside movement serial numbers.

Display the set together as a complete trio on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or formal hallway console to serve as a focal anchor. To blend the period look into contemporary settings, pair the set with clean-lined artwork or minimalist wall mirrors.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or soft brush to prevent buildup in detailed casting. Avoid liquid cleaners or polish on gilded surfaces as abrasive treatments can remove or compromise the original gilding and patina.
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