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French Bronze Gilt & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
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French Bronze Gilt & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

19th century
Sold 1 April 2025 · Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
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An ornate French bronze gilt antique mantel clock with finely cast case featuring acanthus leaf mouldings, female mask and floral leaf swags standing on toupie feet. The case is adorned with two finials to the top and porcelain urn with gilt detail and applied beading, finished with acorn finial. There are inset porcelain panels to the domed sides with ultra marine blue background and gilt detail with delicately hand painted musical instruments to the centre.

The clock has a porcelain dial with Roman numerals and painted butterflies and flowers to the centre and a classical romantic scene to the lower part.

The movement is a French eight day duration which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell.

The back plate is stamped with the makers name –

Japy Freres

The backplate also has the retailers name -

R&C

Paris & London

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

Height – 41 cm (16 inches)

Width – 26 cm (10 ¼ inches)

Depth – 14 cm (5 ½ inches)

Circa – 1870

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Gilt Bronze Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1072956
Dealers Notes

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
An ornate French bronze gilt antique mantel clock with finely cast case featuring acanthus leaf mouldings, female mask and floral leaf swags standing on toupie feet.
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The case is adorned with two finials to the top and porcelain urn with gilt detail and applied beading, finished with acorn finial.
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

There are inset porcelain panels to the domed sides with ultra marine blue background and gilt detail with delicately hand painted musical instruments to the centre.

fig 1. An ornate French gilt bronze and cobalt blue porcelain mantel clock featuring hand-painted panels, intricate brass mounts, and a classical urn finial.
fig 1. French Bronze Gilt & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

The clock has a porcelain dial with Roman numerals and painted butterflies and flowers to the centre and a classical romantic scene to the lower part.

The movement is a French eight day duration which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell.

fig 2. An ornate French gilt bronze and cobalt blue porcelain mantel clock featuring hand-painted panels, intricate brass mounts, and a classical urn finial.
fig 2. French Bronze Gilt & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

The back plate is stamped with the makers name –

Japy Freres

The backplate also has the retailers name -

R&C

Paris & London

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

Height – 41 cm (16 inches)

Width – 26 cm (10 ¼ inches)

Depth – 14 cm (5 ½ inches)

Circa – 1870

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Gilt Bronze Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1072956
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Archive I An ornate French gilt bronze and cobalt blue porcelain mantel clock featuring hand-painted panels, intricate brass mounts, and a classical urn finial. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Bronze Gilt & Porcelain Mantel Clock by Japy Freres

Archive II An ornate French gilt bronze and cobalt blue porcelain mantel clock featuring hand-painted panels, intricate brass mounts, and a classical urn finial. View II
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An ornate French gilt bronze and cobalt blue porcelain mantel clock featuring hand-painted panels, intricate brass mounts, and a classical urn finial.
French Bronze Gilt & Porcelain 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
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialBronze, Porcelain, Brass
  • ColourBlue and Gold
  • MotifsUrn finial, Hand-painted porcelain panels, Gilt bronze mounts, Enamel dial
  • SizeH 41 cm (16 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

FAQs

French mantel clocks from the 19th century, particularly those produced by makers such as Japy Freres, gained renown for their precision engineering and opulent decorative styles, often incorporating gilt bronze and painted porcelain panels reflecting classical and rococo revivals.

These timepieces typically feature a fire-gilt bronze or ormolu case housing a brass mechanical movement, complemented by hand-painted porcelain plaques or dials adorned with cobalt blue glazes and intricate enamel details.

Authentic pieces often bear maker stamps or serial numbers on the brass movement plates, such as the Japy Freres medaille dor mark, alongside high-quality fire gilding that shows subtle signs of age and hand-painted artisanal ceramic work.

Such a statement piece can be placed upon a formal mantelpiece or console table to introduce classical texture and metallic warmth, contrasting effectively against minimalist walls or clean architectural lines.

Preservation requires keeping the clock away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to protect the porcelain enamel, while mechanical movements should be professionally serviced every few years using specialist clock oils.
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