~ French - Circa 1840 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A superb early Ormolu clock of sumptuous mercury fire gilded bronze by the renowned bronze founder Lerolle of Paris. It is formed of sweeping scrolls, acanthus and fretted panels. The finest modelling, chasing and gilding has been employed in the making of this clock.

~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A stunning and rarely available original antique French Gothic wall clock. Modelled in gilded and silvered bronze with beautifully defined Gothic detail; fine tracery, carved leaved, gargoyles, mythical creatures and heraldic motifs. The dial is modelled as a window with pointed arch and intricate carving. Below is a panel with a scene of warriors.

~ French - Circa 1840 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A stunning and early ormolu antique French clock by Japy Freres and retailed by Marshall et Fils of Paris. It is beautifully modelled in finely gilded bronze, waisted shape formed of scrolling leaves and decorated with flowers. It sits upon its integral base supported by scroll feet. The pendulum can be glimpsed gentle swinging within the case. 

~ French - Circa 1870 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A super, rare original antique French clock featuring a cherub swinging back and forth as the pendulum. This is the Farcot version, the best one, patented by Farcot in 1862. It uses a double escapement with a half moon pallet to achieve the front to back motion for the cherub.

~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A lovely antique French clock by Louis Japy and retailed by Maison Henri Riondet of Paris, boldly modelled in the Rococo style in gilded bronze. Waisted keyhole shape profusely decorated with 'C' scrolls, and acanthus. To the top is an elaborate asymmetric finial.

~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A lovely original antique French Rococo clock by Vincenti et Cie. Flamboyantly modelled in gilded bronze, waisted case with with swirling acanthus, 'c' scrolls and floral swags. To the front is a panel of fret work with a motif of musical instruments. To the top is an elaborate asymmetric finial of flowers and foliage.

~ French - Circa 1890 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

Standing at 3 1/2 ft in height this is the rare large version of the French swinging mystery clock. The figure is La Victoire by Émile Bruchon, beautifully and boldly modelled in bronze patinated metal. He holds a loft the pendulum which swings gently with seemingly no means to maintain its momentum. 

~ French - Circa 1880 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A stunning gilt bronze Rococo Cartel clock, classic Rococo asymmetrical shape with 'C' scrolls, foliage and floral swags. The modelling is crisp and well detailed with a bright and clean gilded finish. The pendulum can be seen swinging below the dial behind a fretted panel.

~ French - Circa 1870 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A fabulous and rare original antique French clock, featuring an elephant carrying the clock with cupid seated on top. It is beautifully made in bronze and ormolu (finely gilded bronze). The elephant stands proudly on a naturalistically modelled base with trunk raised as a sign of good luck.

~ French - Circa 1890 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A rare and superb gothic clock set by the famous maker Japy Freres. It is beautifully gilded and finished bronze. It features profuse pieced gothic tracery over the front and sides allowing a glimpse of the pendulum swinging within. Flying buttress to the top support a tapered finial. Candelabra are conforming in style with pieced cylindrical bodies and stylised acanthus arms.