French Belle Époque mantel set – clock + 2 candelabra, Auguste Moreau "Braconnier", Japy Frères (Paris) movement, 1895-1905

French mantel clock set (garniture de cheminée) from the late 19th – early 20th century, comprising a clock with a statuette and a pair of matching candelabras. The case is made of onyx/alabaster (marbre onyx) in warm honey tones, with gilded metal ornamental applications (Louis XV revival style).

Above the clock is a figurative statuette depicting a young hunter/poacher, with the title "BRACONNIER", signed "Aug. Moreau" on the base.

The clock is equipped with a French "Pendule de Paris" movement, with the Japy Frères stamp ("PARIS" mark in a horseshoe) on the backplate. Enamelled dial with Arabic numerals and cut-out hands.

Details / Specifications

• Period: approx. 1895–1905 (Belle Époque)
• Statuette model author: Aug. Moreau – "Braconnier"
• Movement: French, "Pendule de Paris" type, Japy Frères, numbered (series on plate)
• Materials: onyx/alabaster + gilded metal applications; cast metal statuette with bronze-like patina
• Dimensions:
• Clock (clock + statuette): H 62 cm
• Candelabras: H 57 cm
• Composition: 1 clock + 2 candelabras (complete set)

Condition

Authentic antique piece, with patina and normal signs of age.