Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1880s.
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
A stunning original antique French clock by Japy Frères. It is beautifully made in gilded bronze in the Louis XV style. Waisted case with a fretted front to allow a glimpse of the pendulum gently swinging inside. Profusely decorated with acanthus, C scrolls and floral swags. To the top is a large gadrooned urn with trailing foliage.
The large dial is porcelain enamel on copper with a gilt bronze centre. It is complete with its original finely cut and blued steel hands and convex glass.
The French movement is by Japy Frères and is of high quality. 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.
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Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. The dial is also excellent with slight chipping to the winding holes and hairline below the number eight.
Japy Frères clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate
Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 22", Width 13", Depth 6"
centimetres: Height 56 cm, Width 33 cm, Depth 15 cm
Shipping within UK £25
Shipping to USA / Europe £95 by air fully insured
World wide shipping - £145 by air fully insured
Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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Japy Freres Louis XV Baroque Gilt Bronze Antique French Clock
