Antique Orientalist Style Marble Bronze and Champleve Enamel Clock Ganiture

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This French mantel clock garniture in the Orientalist style comes from La Compganie des Marbres Onyx d'Algerie (Company of Marble and Onyx of Algeria).

It dates from circa 1880 and is crafted from black slate, Algerian red marble and onyx stone, and features inlaid enamel in the champleve technique with gilt bronze mounts.  The dial is inscribed MARBRES ONYX D'ALGERIE/BV des ITALIENS 24/ PARIS.  The movement is stamped JAPY FRERES GDE MED D'HONNEUR also PLTRE 271 and 41.  Clock measures 17 x 15 x 7 in.  

Formed in 1858, the firm became famous across Europe for their designs utilizing onyx stone from quarries in Algeria, and for the incorporation of champleve style enamel decorations.  They exhibited at the Universal Expositions of 1862, 1867 and 1871.  They also produced artwork for the sculptors Albert Carrier-Belleuse, Charles Cordier and Louis Ernest Barrias.

Includes striking bell and pendulum, removed to obtain photographs of the stamped marks on the movement.

We do not guarantee the working order of clocks, as they almost always will require adjustment by a professional horologist following shipping.  Please contact us for a full condition report on the movement.  

 

Item Details

Reference #:
ha-1959
Quantity
1
Category
Furniture & Furnishings
SubCategory
Clocks
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
c1880
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Good
Material
bronze