A few examples of appraisal values for
C FRENCH MAKERS MARK

• Late 19th century the movement
  Late 19th century the movement marked ''Henry Paris'' further marked ''CD'' ''4'' and ''Made in France'' the circular dial with Roman chapters within a champleve enameled case decorated with flowers surmounted by a hunting trophy and a pinecone finial over a pair of putti on a drapery-swagged base on toupie feet 10'' H x 5'' W x 2.5'' D
• A French wine taster, maker's
  A French wine taster, maker's mark TC, Paris, circa 1805, stamped Pierre Davy, quite plain, with snake handle, 8cm diameter and another, French, circa 1780, the embossed bowl engraved Daniel Bobiet
• Three French Faience
  Three French Faience Candleholders Including: an 8"H candle holder/chamber stick hand decorated in yellow blue green and amber Desveres mark of Charles Fourmaintraux; a 4"H chamberstick hand decorated in similar colors on a pale blue ground Desveres mark of Geo. Martel; and an unusually shaped chamber stick in the form of a oil lamp decorated in yellow blue green rust and black on a white ground simply marked "735" on the underside 6-1/2"H.
• A French Empire Period Mantle Clock
  A French Empire Period Mantle Clock Movement stamped Marti et Cie 4335 19.4 black stone mantle clock with gilt carved floral design black dial with gilt Roman numerals key wind upper frieze with embossed metal plaque of Roman style chariot scene with figures the front flanked by two fluted columns with corinthian capitals. Hinged glass front cover the back with reticulated metal cover. Coil strike chime with pendulum. 17-1/4"T x 13"W x 7-1/4"D. Prov: from the collection of Frederick Hale McDuff.
• French Japy Freres hand painted
  French Japy Freres hand painted mantle clock; blue and white case decorated with cupids on the sides, face comprised of gilt border and center; signed Moustiers verso. 13 1/2"H. Good condition; one inch crack in dial and rust on movements. Please buy as-is.
• A Fine Napoleon III Griotte
  A Fine Napoleon III Griotte Marble and Bronze-Mounted Figural Three-Piece Garniture de Cheminée c. 1855 works marked "Japy Freres" the clock case surmounted by a philosopher conforming five-light candelabra marked "Pradier" (Jean-Jacques Pradier 1790-1852) and with Susse Freres foundry seals all with bas relief allegorical scenes raised on paw feet clock height 21 in. width 17 1/2 in. depth 9 in. candelabra height 26 1/2 in.
• FRENCH SCHOOL: LES CHAPEAUX LAVERIR
  FRENCH SCHOOL: LES CHAPEAUX LAVERIR DE LA MODE Eight lithographic fashion plates in colors together with a mechanical reproduction of Wencelaus Hollar's etching "The Five Muffs." Provenance: Property of a Lady.
• French Clock Garniture Set French
  French Clock Garniture Set French early 20th century a three-piece garniture set by Japy Freres the clock and side pieces surmounted by spelter forms the figure marked Epoque Fleurie and with eight-day time and strike movement on bell; ht. 22 in. Condition: Feet on side pieces loose. Running not tested. We do not guarantee working order of clocks.
• French Marble Shelf Clock 19th
  French Marble Shelf Clock 19th cent. Dial Sgn. Paris.Martin. With bronze mounts painted porcelain dial 8 day time and strike movement.Condition: Hairlines on dial.Dimensions: Ht. 21 1/2''E
• French mantle clock, gilt bronze
  French mantle clock, gilt bronze and Sevrès or Sevrès style finely painted porcelain panels depicting courting and pastoral scene, dial signed "Raingo Fres. A Paris", works stamped "Japy Freres & Co Expn. 1855", several signatures and numbers on verso of porcelain plaque, winder present, 15 x 7-1/2 x 4 in. Handles of urn finial bent and with solder repairs at base, minor dirt and polish residue on bronze mounts, very minor abrasions to painted surfaces. Collection of a Kentucky Gentleman
• A small French mantel timepiece
  A small French mantel timepiece in a Vernis Martin case retailed by Maple & Co London 21.5cm (8.5") high
• An early 19th c. French verge
  An early 19th c. French verge open face pocket watch bearing spurious marks for Breguet decorated with enamel to reverse of gilt metal case.
• A French Metal and Onyx Clock
  A French Metal and Onyx Clock Garniture with Figure after Francois Moreau (French, 1832-1927) Late 19th/Early 20th Century comprising a pair of candlesticks and clock. title plaque at base of figure with incised signature and Paris / France to rear base. Height of candlesticks 27 1/2 inches. Height of clock 28 1/2 inches.
• A French mantel timepiece in an
  A French mantel timepiece in an engine turned frame 11cm (4.25") high
• 19C FRENCH FRITZ MARTI BRASS
  19C FRENCH FRITZ MARTI BRASS CLOCK GARNITURE SET France,Late 19th CenturyEmbossed brass dial with enameled Roman numeral cartouche indicators housed in a brass case with patinated copper column front, figural lion's head ring handles, and acanthus leaf ornamentation on lion's paw feet, accompanied with matching five-arm candelabra.
• JAPY FRERES BRONZE LOUIS XV STYLE
  JAPY FRERES BRONZE LOUIS XV STYLE CARTEL CLOCK Japy Freres & Cie (French, founded 1806-c. 1930), 19th century. Cast gilded bronze dore cartel or wall clock in the Louis XV taste, having a foliate patterned body, and enameled face with roman numerals. Maker's mark to the movement along with "40293" and "5/2". Approx. h. 24.5", w. 12", d. 5.5".
• FRENCH FAIENCE FIGURAL JUG The
  FRENCH FAIENCE FIGURAL JUG The unglazed underside with the 17th century unidentified mark "F.C", possibly Marseilles, in the form of a woman seated upon a grassy mound, polychrome painted with a floral sprigged dress.
• Four French octagonal commemorative
  Four French octagonal commemorative medallions being a Napoleon III ''Quo Non Hac Duce'' Caque F; a ''Heure et Malheur'' Gayrard F; a ''Credit Industrielle'' 7 Mai 1859 and a Banque de France year VIII.
• FIVE MAJOLICA PITCHERS Made in
  FIVE MAJOLICA PITCHERS Made in France, 20th century, decorated with floral and animal motifs, two marked on the underside "FFAS", a fourth is marked "HN3".
• FRENCH RÉGENCE BOULLE MARQUETRY
  FRENCH RÉGENCE BOULLE MARQUETRY BRACKET CLOCK AND BRACKET, LE FAUCHEUR, PARIS 18TH CENTURY the gilt metal relief dial with enamel number cartouches above a signed enamel maker's plaque LE FAUCHEUR A PARIS, in a Boulle inlaid case with waisted sides surmounted by a seated figure of a youth, and a glazed door with a figure of a boy and a dog flanked by female busts and raised on foliate scroll feet; the backplate engraved with the maker's name, enclosing a movement with anchor escapement, outside count wheel, and bell strike; together with an ogee shaped Boulle marquetry bracket with female masks to the cornersClock 92cm high; bracket 51cm wide, 40cm high
• FRENCH THREE-PIECE CLOCK
  FRENCH THREE-PIECE CLOCK GARNITURE SET 19th century, time and strike brass movement with serial number 52115, the hand painted porcelain dial marked "A. Denis / Paris"; the clock set onto marble supported by four gilt enameled glass columns; brass mounts throughout; flanked by two conforming urns.
• A French Faience Jardiniere of
  A French Faience Jardiniere of cartouche form the sides decorated with polychrome beasts musicians and foliage raised on four paw feet the base marked Bondil a Moustiers. Width 15 inches.
• FRENCH JAPY FRERES CARTEL CLOCK
  FRENCH JAPY FRERES CARTEL CLOCK WITH PUTTI: 19th century French gilt bronze cartel clock featuring figural putti floral design. Beveled glass crystal porcelain face with Roman numerals. Signed French Japy Freres time and strike movement. Replacement crystal back glass. Missing key and pendulum. Measures 19'' h. x 10'' x 4 3/4''.CONDITION: Note wear to finish hairlines to face.
• FRENCH EMPIRE PORTICO CLOCK
  FRENCH EMPIRE PORTICO CLOCK Samuel Marti et Cie Maedaille de Bronze trademarked movement Paris c. 1860-1888 having a marquetry inlaid rosewood case with four spiral-turned columns flanking a suspended spring wound time & bell-strike movement over open pendulum. Height - 19.25 inches.
• A French Bronze Figural Group A.
  A French Bronze Figural Group A. Gaudez Les Premiers-Imprimeurs having A. Duval foundry mark. Height 40 inches.
• Seven Small French Faience Plates
  Seven Small French Faience Plates With various coats of arms decorating the centers rust and blue decorations on the rims marked CA on the underside (possibly Alcide Chaumel).
• A FRENCH SAMUEL MARTI & CIE
  A FRENCH SAMUEL MARTI & CIE CLOCKafter the 18th century design attributed to François Vion (1737-1790), formed as the three graces garlanded with roses, supporting a globe with twin cercles tournant dials enameled with Roman and Arabic numerals, with fleur-de-lys pointers, surmounted by a torch-bearing putto sat upon swirling clouds, the eared triangular marble plinth with beaded border and three scrolling mounts along the sides, supported by four tapering feet, movement marked MEDAILLE D'OR / PARIS 1900 Samuel Marti, stamped with numerals 3643, 43 and incised with various inscriptions; dimensions including base: 7 x 32 x 27 cm (30 1/4 x 12 5/8 x 10 5/8 in.) CONDITION The clock appears in overall very good condition. Light age-appropriate tarnishing in places. Some surface dirt; would benefit from a light cleaning. Cherub and foliate ormolu mounts are loose. Some paint loss on tole sphere. The clock was not tested for working condition. Shapiro Auctions does not guarantee the working of this nor any other timepiece in the sale.
• FRENCH SCHOOL, 20TH CENTURY, FRENCH
  FRENCH SCHOOL, 20TH CENTURY, FRENCH MARKET, ETCHING, SIGNED INDISTINCTLY, FRAME: 23 X 20 IN. (58.42 X 50.80 CM.)French School, 20th Century, French Market, Etching, Signed Indistinctly,, Dimensions: Frame: 23 x 20 in. (58.42 x 50.80 cm.)
• A French gilt metal mounted portico
  A French gilt metal mounted portico clock, the enamel dial marked 'a Paris', makers name rubbed, the movement with silk suspension on two rectangular columns to an oval plinth, 51cm high
• A FRENCH ASSEMBLED THREE PIECE
  A FRENCH ASSEMBLED THREE PIECE GARNITURE, JAPY FRERES C...A FRENCH ASSEMBLED THREE PIECE GARNITURE, JAPY FRERES CLOCK RETAILED BY AUGUST LEMAIRE, SCULPTURE BY ETIENNE HENRI DUMAIGE (French 1830-1888), CIRCA 1867, the sculpture, "Musicien tambourin et danse femme," signed in bronze at base, "Dumaige," raised on a sober sarcophagus form rouge griotte marble centering beveled window opening to reveal an unusual incorporated dished rouge marble face dial with applied Arabic numerals, the clockworks marked, "Japy Freres & Cie Gnd Med. D'honneur," and retailer mark, "A. Lemaire, Paris, R.V. du Temple 121," stamped number 188, paired with two later Art Nouveau style parcel gilt, green and rouge patina cast handled vases with relief whiplash tendrils and flower blooms, raised on well matched stepped bases with applied gilt metal rosettes and gilt bronze foliate scrolled feet, clock height: 24", width: 12 1/2", depth: 7 3/4". Condition: A matched set. Handle lost on clock, dial numbers likely not original, bronze sculpture sits atop marble and not affixed well, feet loose on vases, mild expected wear, in good to very good condition. Simpson's does not guarantee clock or time piece mechanisms. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
• Attractive French Yellow- and
  Attractive French Yellow- and Brown-Glazed White Faience Mantel Clock, in the Art Nouveau taste, first quarter 20th century, the facade centered with a crowned Napoleonic \"N\", the clock face of embossed brass with white enamel chapters and glazed, signed on the inside left front foot: \"MC\", in entwined script /8/VIII, h. 8-1/2\", w. 5\".
• FRENCH SOCIETY, GROUP (7)
  FRENCH SOCIETY, GROUP (7) ENGRAVINGS, 19TH C. All but one hand-colored, includes (4) published by Imp. Bertauts, incl. "Le Chapeau", :Les Ronds. No. 3", "Le Rond deploye", and "Le Moulinet", each 5.5"h x 7.5"w (sight); with, "Salon des Cours de Mr. Laborde"; "Bal de l'Opera", and "Aspect General du Pre Catelan", 14.5"h x 18"w (each frame)
• FRENCH GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE,
  FRENCH GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE, SLATE, AND GREEN MARBLE FIGURAL CLOCK GARNITURE, JAPY FRÈRES LATE 19TH CENTURY the cream painted dial with Arabic numerals, Arabic quarter hour markers and blued steel moon hands, in an arched case beside a figure of Minerva reading a book, on gilt toupie feet, the twin-train movement with outside countwheel, the backplate stamped Japy Frères and numbered '622, 72', striking the full and half hours to a gong, the pendulum stamped '622'; with a pair of urnsen suite(3)the clock 54cm wide, 36cm high, 13cm deep
• A French marquetry portico mantle
  A French marquetry portico mantle clock Second half 19th century marked to rear of movement ''C(?) Deton a Boulogne'' rosewood with satinwood floral and string inlay the circular engine-turned dial with black enamel Roman numerals within a floral and scroll-cast gilt metal bezel suspending a floral-decorated pendulum between four gilt metal-mounted columns supporting a frieze and gold-painted cornice surmounted by a painted metal model of the Medici lion all on a square stepped plinth with gold-painted molding raised on disk feet 22.25'' H x 9.5'' W x 5.25'' D
• French gilt bronze cartel clock;
  French gilt bronze cartel clock; Bagues et Fils Parisian mfg., classical ribbon and wreath styling elements, eight day mechanism. Bagues et Fils Parisian mfg., classical ribbon and wreath styling elements, eight day mechanism. 18"H. Good condition, slight surface wear.
• An early 19 th c. open face
  An early 19 th c. open face French verge pocket watch with centre second hand full calendar and off set dial in silver case with marks for Paris c.1820.