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Not recorded, Netherlands · Dates not established

J. M. Juntes

Partially verified

Maker of catalogued floor clock, tall case clock

Life & work

J. M. Juntes was a prominent Dutch clock and watchmaker operating out of Amsterdam during the late 18th century.

His craftsmanship included the creation of sophisticated gold pocket watches featuring detailed repoussé cases depicting scenes such as the Adoration of the Shepherds. These watches were often housed in protective sharkskin etuis adorned with gilded copper studs. He also made tall-case clocks.

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Documented works

  • A gold watch featuring the Adoration of the Shepherds is held within the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

Collecting significance

The catalogued pieces listed on this page show the kinds of objects auction houses, dealers and museums attribute to this maker; each attribution is the source's own.

Firms, key models & movements

No firm, model or movement in this encyclopedia is yet recorded under this maker's name.

In the object catalogue

2 catalogued objects are recorded under J. M. Juntes. Attributions are as given by each source and are not independent authentication.

  • Full view of the Dutch tall case clock, showing the mahogany veneered case, arched dial with painted canal scene, and three figural finials.
  • A full-length view of the Dutch floor clock showing the walnut case, the bronze dial, and the gilded figural carvings on the hood.

Sources & references

  1. Watch with the Adoration of the Shepherds - Rijksmuseum, Rijksmuseum, retrieved 2026-11-03 (paraphrased; text © the publisher)
  2. I januari-i oktober 1958 AFDELING SCHILDERIJEN P. Claes^. (1597/98-1661), Vanitas, 1628. Rembrandt (1606-1669), Zelfportret, omstreeks 1629. Verworven metsteun , Rijksmuseum Bulletin, retrieved 2026-11-03 (paraphrased; text © the publisher)
  3. Horloge met de aanbidding van de herders - Rijksmuseum, Rijksmuseum, retrieved 2026-11-03 (paraphrased; text © the publisher)
  4. Digibron, Amsterdamse staande horlog-es stuk voor stuk pronkjuwelen, digibron.nl, retrieved 2026-11-03 (paraphrased; text © the publisher)
  5. A late 18th century Dutch tall clock with automata signed J. M. Juntes sold at auction on 1st November | Bidsquare, bidsquare.com, retrieved 2026-11-03 (paraphrased; text © the publisher)

Where sources disagree, the disagreement is stated rather than resolved silently.