Figural mantel clock - Bronze, Brass - 1850-1900

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French 19th‑century garniture comprising a desktop figure clock by Japy Frères in gilt bronze with two matching five‑branch candelabras, dating to ca. 1860–1890, weighing about 20 kg total, with a brass movement and a half‑hour striking bell, non‑functional currently.

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19th-Century French Garniture – Japy Frères – Gilded Bronze – Complete. With original movement.
Magnificent 19th-century French ensemble comprising a mantel clock and two five-light candelabra, made of bronze with gilt details and figures inspired by history.
Clock
Original movement signed by Japy Frères.
Prize seal on the mechanism (honor medal).
Serial number: 1411.
Dial with Roman numerals on enameled plates.
Highly detailed sculptural scene of great quality.
Height: 50 cm, Width: 40 cm, Depth: 16 cm

Candelabras
Complete pair and matching.
Height: 58 cm each.
Weight: 3.4 kg each (indicates good-quality bronze).
Historical figures holding five-armed candelabra with rich ornamentation.

Condition
Complete set.
Gilding well preserved with wear and some repairs.
Movement unmodified, The serial number of the mechanism matches piece 1411.

Era
France, ca. 1860–1890.
Napoleon III / Second Empire style.

19th-Century French Garniture – Japy Frères – Gilded Bronze – Complete. With original movement.
Magnificent 19th-century French ensemble comprising a mantel clock and two five-light candelabra, made of bronze with gilt details and figures inspired by history.
Clock
Original movement signed by Japy Frères.
Prize seal on the mechanism (honor medal).
Serial number: 1411.
Dial with Roman numerals on enameled plates.
Highly detailed sculptural scene of great quality.
Height: 50 cm, Width: 40 cm, Depth: 16 cm

Candelabras
Complete pair and matching.
Height: 58 cm each.
Weight: 3.4 kg each (indicates good-quality bronze).
Historical figures holding five-armed candelabra with rich ornamentation.

Condition
Complete set.
Gilding well preserved with wear and some repairs.
Movement unmodified, The serial number of the mechanism matches piece 1411.

Era
France, ca. 1860–1890.
Napoleon III / Second Empire style.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Clock type
Figural mantel clock
Material
Brass, Bronze
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
No
Height
58 cm
Width
80 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
20 kg
Winding key
Yes
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Objects sold
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