Stunning Early Ormolu Clock
The Vintner

~ French - Circa 1860 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully working ~~

A fine and early original antique French ormolu (gilded bronze) clock by Vincenti and retailed by Rollin of Paris. It features a beautifully modelled scene of a Vintner crushing grapes to make wine. It is exquisitely detailed and of excellent quality. RSC2375

Japy Freres Sevres Porcelain & Gilt Metal Clock, The Butterfly Collectors

~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition ~~

A stunning clock by the famous maker Japy Freres, gilt metal with exquisitely painted porcelain panels in the manner of Sevres. Porcelain has a pompadour blue ground and each piece is delicately decorated with floral swags and over glaze gilt decoration. The clock depicts two charming cherubs attempting to collect butterflies around the clock

Antique French Boulle Boudoir Clock

by Samuel Marti

~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully working ~~

A beautiful boudoir clock of Boulle work in the style of Louis XV. Ornate Brass is delicately inlaid into the red shell veneer and the case is mounted with finely modelled ormolu. The red shell veneer has mellowed to a lovely antique red-brown with plenty of character. Mounts are typical of the style with stylised acanthus leaves, 'c' scrolls and shells. RSC2261.

Antique French Gilt Brass Cartel Wall Clock

by Samuel Marti

~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition ~~

A large and stunning antique French cartel wall clock. It is classically modelled in the style of Louis XVI. Boldly architectural with laurel wreaths and surmounted by and urn. The large enamel dial is lettered in blue and is complete with the original finely fretted gilt brass hands.

Antique French Table Clock

by Samuel Marti

~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully working ~~

A beautiful antique French brass table clock of good size, classical in design, it is square in shape with roundels to the sides. These feature Mithras, the sun-god, who conquers all demons of darkness within a sun burst. RSC1887.

Large Gilded Brass Gothic Clock by A. D. Mougin

~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition ~~

A finely detailed, original antique French gilt brass clock in excellent condition, much of the original gilding remains which is in lovely bright and clean condition. The style is French Gothic, the clock is architectural in shape with large drop handles and hairy paw feet. It is surmounted by a large urn with bold laurel swags. RSC2204

Magnificent Ormolu and Veneer Table Clock by Vincenti et Cie

~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A most stunning, large, original antique French table clock in the Rococo style. It is made of a beautifully figured, antique golden brown veneer mounted with finely modelled and gilded ormolu that is in excellent original condition. The shape is classic Rococo, asymmetric waisted design with bold acanthus shoulders, scroll feet and a flamboyant floral swag to the top. This clock is unusual in having its original separate stand and creates the most magnificent display. RSC2207

Antique French Rosewood Portico Clock

~ Antique French - Circa 1840 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A fine and early Louis Philippe period portico clock, rosewood veneered and inlaid with stringing and marquetry with ormolu mounts. It is modelled as a classical portico, The large ormolu pendulum, modelled as swirling foliage and fitted with faux temperature compensation, swings below the dial, between the columns. RSC1851.

Japy Freres Large and Stunning Louis XVI Style Brass Clock

~ French - Circa 1870 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A very large and finely modelled clock in the style of Louis XVI. It dates from around 1870 and is by the famous maker Japy Freres who's mark is on the movement backplate. It is classically styled, boldly modelled with acanthus leaves, blind fretted front and surmounted by a large urn with masks. It is a particularly well modelled clock, heavy and of high quality. RSC1736

Large Antique French Gilt Brass Table Clock

~ French - Circa 1870 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A very finely detailed gilt brass clock in excellent condition, much of the original gilding remains which is in lovely bright and clean condition. The style is classical Louis XVI, boldly and heavily modelled with crisp, fine detail. The large gilt brass dial is mounted with 12 individual enamel cartouches. It sits between two columns with a fretted panel beneath allowing the pendulum to be seen swinging within the case. RSC2233.