{"product_id":"1007789","title":"Vintage 19th Century Blue\/White Faience\/Delft Style Mantel Clock","description":"12in x  7 5\/8in\u003cbr\u003einFlamande bluein (Flemish blue) or inFlamant bleuin often refers to\u003cbr\u003e19th-century blue and white Faience (tin-glazed pottery) or Delft-style mantel clocks. These clocks are characterized by their hand-painted, often Delft-style landscape or floral designs, typically featuring a deep cobalt blue on white ceramic. They were manufactured in France, Holland, and Germany during the late 18th and primarily the 19th century, with many pieces showcasing a mix of porcelain and gilt metal mounts (ormolu). \u003cbr\u003eDetails and Characteristics\u003cbr\u003e    Case Material: Hand-painted Faience, Delftware, or Sevres-style porcelain, often paired with gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts.\u003cbr\u003e    Design\/Decoration: Traditional Dutch\/French scenes including landscapes, sailboats, cherubs, and intricate floral motifs.\u003cbr\u003e    Movement: Typically 19th-century French mechanical movements, sometimes stamped with inMedaille d'Argent 1855in or maker names like Japy Freres.\u003cbr\u003e    Face: Faience or porcelain dials with Roman numerals, often protected by a convex glass cover. \u003cbr\u003eEra and History\u003cbr\u003e    Primary Era: Late 19th Century (roughly 1860-1900), with earlier pieces dating back to the 1700s.\u003cbr\u003e    History: These clocks originated as part of the decorative porcelain boom in Europe. They were designed to sit on fireplace mantels or shelves (pendule de cheminée) and were popular for bringing artistic, ornate styling into wealthy homes.\u003cbr\u003e    Origins: While Delft Blue is associated with the Netherlands, many inFlamant Bleuin style mantel clocks were produced in France or Germany (e.g., Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch-Mehlem) to satisfy the high demand for French Rococo and Louis XVI styles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough we do our best to research and present information and data accurately on all of these collectible estate items we are not appraisers curators or authenticators. Please bid accordingly; All estate items are non returnable non refundable sold as-is where-is with no warranties expressed or implied.","brand":"America's Auction Channel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53362402033977,"sku":"1007789","price":1899.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/3250\/2585\/files\/1007789.1.jpg?v=1780675528","url":"https:\/\/shop.aactv.com\/products\/1007789","provider":"America's Auction Channel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}