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Japy Freres Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock
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Japy Freres Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock

19th century
Sold 7 October 2025 · Dragon-Antiques.com
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~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A beautiful original antique French clock by the famous maker Japy Frères and retailed by Henry Marc of Paris. Superbly made in ormolu and mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcelain with delicately painted scenes on a black ground. The panel below the dial features a charming scene of a young couple in a country setting.

The lower panel shows a tranquil river side view. The unusual black ground is lifted with delicately painted overglaze gilt decoration with applied 'jewels' The dial is also porcelain an is complete with original gilt brass hands and convex glazed bezel. The rear bezel is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen. The clock has it's original gesso base with matching serial number to the porcelain and movement.

The French movement is of high quality and is by Japy Frères. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, please ask and we will send you a link, or paste the following into your browser: https://www.facebook.com/DragonAntiques/videos/1143682803911184

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with no significant wear or discolouration. Porcelain is also excellent, the over glaze gilt decoration is excellent with virtually no wear, some of the applied jewels are missing. There is a small chip to the urn underneath the right hand handle which is hardly noticeable. The rear glass has some light surface scratches. We have recovered the gesso base with fresh fabric. The base has some slight wear.

Japy Freres clockmaker's mark and Henry Mark retailer's mark on the movement backplate

Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock (overall including the base):

inches: Height 18", Width 12", Depth 6 1/4"

centimetres: Height 46 cm, Width 30.5 cm, Depth 16 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £85 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

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SA1131435
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RSC3752
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Description
~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

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A beautiful original antique French clock by the famous maker Japy Frères and retailed by Henry Marc of Paris.
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Superbly made in ormolu and mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcelain with delicately painted scenes on a black ground. The panel below the dial features a charming scene of a young couple in a country setting.

fig 1. An ornate French ormolu and Sevres porcelain mantel clock featuring twin columns, hand-painted pastoral scenes, and a classical urn finial.
fig 1. Japy Freres Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock

The lower panel shows a tranquil river side view. The unusual black ground is lifted with delicately painted overglaze gilt decoration with applied 'jewels' The dial is also porcelain an is complete with original gilt brass hands and convex glazed bezel. The rear bezel is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen. The clock has it's original gesso base with matching serial number to the porcelain and movement.

fig 2. An ornate French ormolu and Sevres porcelain mantel clock featuring twin columns, hand-painted pastoral scenes, and a classical urn finial.
fig 2. Japy Freres Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock

The French movement is of high quality and is by Japy Frères. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, please ask and we will send you a link, or paste the following into your browser: https://www.facebook.com/DragonAntiques/videos/1143682803911184

fig 3. An ornate French ormolu and Sevres porcelain mantel clock featuring twin columns, hand-painted pastoral scenes, and a classical urn finial.
fig 3. Japy Freres Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with no significant wear or discolouration. Porcelain is also excellent, the over glaze gilt decoration is excellent with virtually no wear, some of the applied jewels are missing. There is a small chip to the urn underneath the right hand handle which is hardly noticeable. The rear glass has some light surface scratches. We have recovered the gesso base with fresh fabric. The base has some slight wear.

fig 4. An ornate French ormolu and Sevres porcelain mantel clock featuring twin columns, hand-painted pastoral scenes, and a classical urn finial.
fig 4. Japy Freres Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock

Japy Freres clockmaker's mark and Henry Mark retailer's mark on the movement backplate

Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock (overall including the base):

fig 5. An ornate French ormolu and Sevres porcelain mantel clock featuring twin columns, hand-painted pastoral scenes, and a classical urn finial.
fig 5. Japy Freres Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock

inches: Height 18", Width 12", Depth 6 1/4"

centimetres: Height 46 cm, Width 30.5 cm, Depth 16 cm

Shipping within UK £25

Shipping to USA / Europe £85 by air fully insured

World wide shipping - £125 by air fully insured

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
30.5cm (12.01")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131435
Dealers Internal Ref
RSC3752
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An ornate French ormolu and Sevres porcelain mantel clock featuring twin columns, hand-painted pastoral scenes, and a classical urn finial.
Japy Freres Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialOrmolu, Porcelain, Enamel, Gilt Bronze
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsClassical columns, Hand-painted porcelain plaques, Urn finial, Roman numerals
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 30.5 cm (12 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

FAQs

French mantel clocks from the 19th century frequently draw inspiration from classical architecture and neoclassical motifs, incorporating symmetrical proportions, columns, and ornate cast metal mounts.

These timepieces typically feature cast brass or bronze with mercury gilding, known as ormolu, combined with hand-painted porcelain panels and enamel dial faces.

Authenticity is usually verified through maker marks stamped on the brass clock movement, such as Japy Freres, matched serial numbers, hand-cut gear wheels, and the weight and quality of the gilt bronze mounts.

Positioning the clock on a prominent mantelpiece or sideboard allows its metallic lustre and hand-painted ceramic details to serve as a sophisticated focal point against modern neutral backdrops.

Gilt surfaces should be dusted gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth without chemical cleaners, while porcelain plaques require careful maintenance to prevent abrasion to the hand-painted glazes.
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