Clock French Louis XVI Japy Freres Bronze Sevres Porcelain Mantel Clock 1860

Description

View Clock French Louis XVI Japy Freres Bronze Sevres Porcelain Mantel Clock 1860 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Maker: Japy Frères & Cie. Louis XVI / Napoleon III style. The front and base are decorated with hand-painted Sèvres-style porcelain panels in deep cobalt blue, soft rose tones, and gilt accents. Hand-painted Sèvres-style porcelain plaques. Antique French Louis XVI Japy Frères Bronze & Sèvres Porcelain Mantel Clock, c.1860 A remarkable 19th-century French mantel clock by the renowned Japy Frères, crafted around 1860 in an ornate Louis XVI revival style. This highly decorative antique combines finely cast bronze, romantic Sèvres-style porcelain plaques, and a quality mechanical movement, creating an elegant focal point for a mantel, console, library, or collector’s interior. The clock is richly designed with neoclassical ornament throughout. Its sculptural bronze case features scrolling acanthus leaves, floral garlands, laurel details, and two charming putti figures above the dial. One cherub is shown reading, while the other holds a torch, giving the piece a poetic and intellectual character typical of French decorative arts from the Napoleon III period. The front and base are decorated with hand-painted Sèvres-style porcelain panels in deep cobalt blue, soft rose tones, and gilt accents. These porcelain scenes add colour and refinement to the warm bronze patina, making this clock both a functional timepiece and a substantial decorative artwork. Clock Details: Antique French mantel clock, circa 1860 Maker: Japy Frères & Cie Louis XVI / Napoleon III style Solid bronze case with aged original patina Hand-painted Sèvres-style porcelain plaques Decorative putti, garlands, acanthus leaves, and neoclassical motifs White enamel dial with Roman and Arabic numerals Hinged glazed bezel door Eight-day mechanical movement Strikes on the hour and half-hour Movement has been checked and oiled Includes pendulum, bell, and winding key Approximate Dimensions: Width: 54 cm / 21 in Height: 41 cm / 16 in Depth: 19 cm / 7.5 in Condition: Good antique condition with a beautiful aged bronze surface and strong overall presentation. The enamel dial shows marks of use and light wear consistent with its age, which adds to the authenticity of this original 19th-century clock. The movement has been checked and oiled. As with all antique mechanical clocks, accuracy and striking performance can vary and occasional adjustment may be needed after transport. Shipping Policy: We ship worldwide from the Netherlands with reliable insured couriers. This clock will be professionally packed using protective materials to safeguard the porcelain, bronze details, pendulum, and movement during transit. Shipping will be handled  and tracking details will be provided after dispatch. Buyers are responsible for any applicable import duties, VAT, customs charges, or local taxes in their destination country. Delays caused by customs processing are outside our control. This rare Japy Frères mantel clock is a refined example of French 19th-century craftsmanship, combining horology, bronze sculpture, and hand-painted porcelain in one impressive collector’s piece. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Clocks › Desk, Mantel & Shelf Clocks. Brand: Japy Freres.

Origin

France

Antique

Yes

Shape

Rectangle

Power Source

Winding

Year Manufactured

1860

Item Length

7.5 in

Vintage

No

Department

Teens

Unit Type

Unit

Display Type

Analog

Item Height

16 in

Frame Material

Bronze

Style

Antique

Features

8-Day, Chimes, Keys, Winders, Wind Up

Finish

Bronze

Room

Any Room, Bedroom, Dining Room, Foyer, Guestroom, Hallway, Home Office/Study, Living Room, Lounge, Sunroom

Item Width

21 in

Movement

Mechanical

Color

Gold

Material

Porcelain, Bronze, Gold

Franchise

Angel

Number Type

Roman and Arabic Numerals

Brand

Japy Freres

Chime Sequence

Bim-Bam

Type

Desk Clock

Era

Victorian (1837-1900)

Model

Japy Freres 1860 Sevres

Theme

Novelty

Original/Reproduction

Original

Time Period Manufactured

1850-1899

Country of Origin

France