Japy Freres Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock

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About the Item

A stunning original antique French gilt bronze clock by the renown maker Japy Frres. A beautiful Louis XVI classical design, with curved fretted sides, scrolling brackets and a cherub with cymbals sat atop floral swags. A glimpse of the pendulum swinging can be seen through the fret work.

The dial is also gilt bronze with 12 individual enamel cartouches, engraved minute ring and beautifully cut blued steel hands.

The French movement is of high quality and is by Japy Frres. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. We have a video of the clock, please ask and we will send you a link.

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright, some some slight marks and discolouration. The dial is also very good with just some slight nibbles around the winding holes.

Japy Freres clockmaker’s mark on the movement backplate

Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 14″, Width 9 3/4″, Depth 5″
centimetres: Height 35.5 cm, Width 24.5 cm, Depth 12.5 cmCreator: Japy Frres (Clockmaker)Dimensions: Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)Style: Louis XVI (In the Style Of)Materials and Techniques: Bronze,GiltPlace of Origin: FrancePeriod: 19th CenturyDate of Manufacture: Circa 1880Condition: GoodRepaired: Fully overhauled and working. Wear consistent with age and use. Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright, some some slight marks and discolouration. The dial is also very good with just some slight nibbles around the winding holes.Seller Location: Belper, GBReference Number: Seller: RSC36991stDibs: LU2496342326202