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Imposing 19th Century Onyx Clock garniture
adorned by Guillemain\'s sculpture Passage du gué
and two others by Auguste Moreau,
French 8-day Japy Movement with Hourly and Half-Hourly Strike,
Floral Enamel DialA high quality Victorian (belle époque) mantel clock from around 1890,
featuring a well cast, cold-painted central figurine on an onyx base with a two similar figurative side garnitures
It is original, including key and pendulum as far as it is possible to ascertain
It includes a top quality Japy movement - a pearl in any houseEight-day Pendule de Paris movement with hourly and half-hourly bell strike
Circular enamelled dial with Latin numerals and a hand-painted floral decoration - very good condition
The case is in very good condition with a bit of the usual air-borne acid-induced corrosion to some of the veins in the onyx
Original Japy movement (numbers correspond) - trade mark (photo) used in the 1890s (or thereabouts, reliable documentation is scarce)
This is an extremely beautiful clock which has been on display in my own home for some time, reliable and a good time-keeperSome restoration and full conservation using best practice methods, including Renaissance Wax treatment, has been carried outRepair of a small chip to base of one garniture has been judged unlikely to result in a good outcome (see last photo - further details in the Restoration Report)
The movement has been fully serviced, including new mainsprings. It comes with contemporary winding keyThe movement is covered by a one-year return-to-base (parts & labour) warranty - shipping is not covered under this warrantyMeasurements:
Dimensions: base 290 x 125 mm, height to top of figurine 560 mm; weight appr. 8 kg
Dial diameter: 85 mmLeft garniture: base 165 x 125 mm, height to top of figurine 395 mmRight garniture: base 165 x 125 mm, height to top of figurine 385 mmThe central figurine is Passage du gué (crossing the ford) by Émile Coriolan Hippolyte Guillemin (16 October 1841 – 1907), a French Belle Époque sculptor
He worked mainly in bronze and studied under his father, the painter Auguste Guillemin, and under Jean-Jules Salmson
He showed works at the Salon of Paris from 1870 to 1899, and in 1897 received an honourable mention thereThe two side-garniture figurines are by Auguste Moreau (1855-1919)
Moreau studied with his father and also under Aimé Millet, Augustin Drumont and Jean Thomas
Moreau\'s style was realistic and graceful, revealing his relation to the other members of the Moreau dynastyFor full restoration information and many more photos please download the Restoration Certificate
You can also download my booklet about how to care for your French clockPayment by bank transfer or personal cheque. Buyer is welcome to collect and pay in cash or gold - this is a fragile clock and collection is recommendedThese clocks are getting increasingly rare and their prices have been going up rapidly (including in France)
so apart from decorating any modern home, they may constitute good investmentsbuyers outside UK mainland (as defined by courier services) please PM to discuss shipping before buying
I no longer export antiques on a freight included (CIF or C&F) basis, only collect by courier or other representativeShipped in custom-designed box-inside-box shock-absorbing packaging. Seller accepts no liability for damage sustained in shipping. Buyer must insure.Sorry, no returns possible for this clock - it is too fragile to send to and froFrench mantel clocks 1800-1940 serviced, conserved, repaired and restored, including marble and metal work - please PM for further informationMany more clocks available - please see my other items or PM me with your requirementsI am perfectly happy to pack and make ready for collection by a courier of buyer\'s choice
