Antique French Clock Dial Face by Japy Frres Industrial Fully Working

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A lovely painted metal clock dial with original hands by Japy Frres. Recovered by our buyer from a crumbling and forgotten French industrial building, it bares the scars of a hard life. Painted tole wear with flaking paint and rust. The hands are blued steel covered with rust.

Originally a mechanical movement by the famed maker Japy Frres, this was mostly missing, our clockmaker has skillfully fitted a modern battery quartz movement, retaining the original hands and winding shaft. The paintwork clear coated to lock in the rust. Measures: 11 3/4″ diameter.Creator: Japy Frres (Clockmaker)Dimensions: Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Diameter: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Style: Industrial (Of the Period)Materials and Techniques: Metal,PaintedPlace of Origin: FrancePeriod: Early 20th CenturyDate of Manufacture: circa 1920Condition: DistressedRepaired: Fully working with a modern battery quartz movement. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. The dial has flaking paint, rust, distortion. Hands have rust.Seller Location: Belper, GBReference Number: Seller: RSC31471stDibs: LU2496325666772