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Title: 19th century mantle clock
Post by: taigasarus on March 20, 2013, 02:20:27 PM

The case of this clock is made by Phillippe Mourey.  Otherwise we don't know much about it.  I would be interested in finding out when it was made, if it is complete (from pictures online I could see that some similar looking clocks came in 3 piece sets), and potentially get a value for it.  I have included pictures of the front, the back, the signature stamp, and the number stamped inside the clock mechanism.  I can load others if it would help!

Thank you for your help!

Title: Re: 19th century mantle clock
Post by: Ipcress on March 20, 2013, 04:53:27 PM

Hi

Are there any other marks on the movement ?

The clock case was designed by PH Mourey, who usually did them for Japy Freres in the 19th century. The movement may have a medal stamp somewhere. The clock is an 8 day, and value will depend on any other marks there are.

Standard variants are about £150

Title: Re: 19th century mantle clock
Post by: frogpatch on March 20, 2013, 05:36:11 PM

A comparable is being sold on Ruby Lane with an asking price of $1200.00.
 http://www.rubylane.com/item/815298-24/French-Ormolu-Mantle-Clock

Title: Re: 19th century mantle clock
Post by: Ipcress on March 20, 2013, 05:56:12 PM

Better clock, better case.

Must admit the one posted above looks a tad ' new '.

Title: Re: 19th century mantle clock
Post by: frogpatch on March 20, 2013, 06:01:46 PM

I agree. It was the closest I could find. This one seems kind of simplistic in form by comparison to the others I saw. It may be as later piece.

Title: Re: 19th century mantle clock
Post by: ghopper1924 on March 20, 2013, 07:31:18 PM

I imagine Ipcress' price is closer to reality.

The English word you're looking for is garniture. That would be the mantle clock plus 2 flanking pieces. Of course that would be more valuable