Louis Philippe clock. France, c. 1830

Louis Philippe clock. France, c. 1830
Gilt bronze and patinated bronze. Hand-painted porcelain dial, enameled.
With silk thread pendulum suspension.
Signed on the dial: "Henry / Boult Bonne Nouvelle 34"; signed on the machinery: "Japy Frères" and "Rodier / à Paris".
Presents faults
Measurements: 40 x 42 x 42 cm.

The firm Japy Frères, one of the most prestigious in 19th century Europe, founded in the middle of the century by Frédéric Guillaume, Louis Frédéric and Jean Pierre, sons of the renowned watchmaker Frédéric Japy, who had long before laid the foundations of modern watchmaking.

The bronze table clocks of the 19th century were key pieces in decoration and interior design, as well as symbols of social status and refinement. Elaborately crafted and often adorned with artistic motifs, these clocks not only served to measure time, but also reflected the technical advances and taste for fine craftsmanship of the time. Bronze, a durable and aesthetically appreciated material, allowed the creation of complex and elegant forms, integrating styles such as neoclassical or rococo, which made them highly valued objects in the residences of high society.