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Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1880s.
~ Louis Japy ~
~ French - Circa 1880 ~
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
It features a lions mask and a pair of winged goddesses to the sides of the case. The front of the clock is delicately fretted to allow the pendulum to be glimpsed swinging within the case. To the top is an elaborate finial with flowing floral swags. Candelabra are of conforming design with four branches and are complete with original snuffers.
The dial is enamel on copper with Roman lettering and a brass centre. It is complete with finely fretted blued steel hands.
The French movement is of high quality and is by Louis Japy. The mark of Louis Japy and that of the retailer are on the movement's back plate. 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. Click the video clip below to hear the bell and watch the clock running!
Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. The dial is also in excellent condition just some tiny nibbles next to the winding holes. Candelabra are slightly distorted and two of the inserts are very slightly different in design as are two of the decorative screws holding the arms on. The set makes a stunning display as you can see below.
Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Shipping within UK £30
Shipping to USA / Europe £145 by air fully insured
World wide shipping - £195 by air fully insured
Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 18 1/2", Width 11 3/4", Depth 5 1/2"
centimetres: Height 47 cm, Width 30 cm, Depth 14 cm
Dimensions of candelabra:
inches: Height 21 1/4", Width 7 1/4", Depth 7 1/4"
(overall with snuffers)
centimetres: Height 54 cm, Width 18.5 cm, Depth 18.5 cm
About us - All of our clocks are original antiques, we source most of our clocks in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK. We prefer to buy our clocks in original 'dirty' condition. We then clean the cases using a technique we have developed over many years. We employ two qualified clockmakers who overhaul the movements. Movements are thoroughly tested until we are satisfied that they will run trouble free.
Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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Stunning Antique French Classical Clock Set ~ Louis Japy ~