A superb quality French Louis XVI style bronze gilt antique mantel clock from the Victorian period with acanthus leaf mouldings, beautiful female masks to the sides, laurel leaf garland and cascading flowers. The finely cast and burnished case has fluted design to the sides with scroll design to the arched top, beaded detail and stands on acanthus leaf toupie feet.
The case has inset flat and rounded black porcelain panels with finely painted colourful floral designs and classical design to the centre surmounted with an urn and bronze gilt floral display.
The porcelain dial has a painted floral centre with gilt Roman numerals and a French eight day duration movement which strikes the hours and half hours on a bell.
The movement back plate is stamped with the makers name -
Japy Fils
The dial has the retailers name - Boxell Brighton
Height - 34 cm (13 ½ inches)
Width - 29 cm (11 ½ inches)
Depth - 13 cm ( 5 inches)
Circa - 1860
This clock is in lovely condition ready for your home.
The case has been cleaned and lacquered and the movement is in full working
order and comes with a 12 month guarantee.
Small goods (small lighting and mantel clocks) will be delivered within a
couple of working days which are provided with a tracking number. Large items
are delivered by a trustworthy carrier and we aim to deliver within two weeks
of purchase. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the
UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first
for a shipping quote. If you are overseas please get in contact for a shipping quote.
Arrowsmith Antiques and Restoration has been established in Macclesfield,
Cheshire for 30 years. We supply high quality antique furniture, lighting,
clocks and home furnishings ready for direct sale to private customers,
interior designers and dealers 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.
Our showroom is open Monday - Friday. All items are
available to view. If you would like to know more information or to arrange an
appointment to view please call on 01625 611880