Gilt Bronze Elephant Mantel Clock, Louis XV Style
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A Louis XV style gilt bronze elephant mantel clock, Japy Freres & P.H. Mourey, French late 19th century the case mounted within a striding elephant surmounted by a female figure relining with a fan in her right hand, mounted on an engraved platform base, raised on stylish scrolled feet, the flower shaped dial with individual enamel Roman numerals, the twin train movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, movement stamped 'Japy Freres', the case made by P.H. Mourey, stamped to back of base, 40 cm wide, 22 cm deep, 55 cm high
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- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
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- clocks, mantle & shelf, material or style - gilt metal / ormolu 536
- clocks, mantle & shelf, period or origin
- Japy Freres / Japy & Cie (France) - clocks, maker or retailer 151
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