Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1880s.
~ French - Circa 1880 ~
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
This clock is of the most superb quality and finish, the red veneer has mellowed to a beautiful antique red-brown and the combination of the red veneer, brass inlay and ormolu produces the most sumptuous effect. The case is glazed to three sides to allow the ormolu sunburst pendulum to be seen swinging. The floor of the case is veneered with chequered shell and brass to produce a trompe l’oeil effect. Beautiful and elaborate Boulle work also decorates the inside of the back door. Elegant, slender uprights are veneered with delicate Boulle work floral swags. To the top is a figure of Neptune with a dolphin, Roman God of the sea.
The large and elaborate dial is also ormolu with 12 individual enamel cartouches and blued steel hands.
The French movement is of high quality and is by Japy Freres, the Japy Freres mark is on the movement backplate. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Ormolu sunburst 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, Ormolu has a clean and bright finish with hardly any wear and there are no losses. The shell is also in very good condition, some slight cracking, tiny losses and discolouration in places; it has mellowed to a beautiful antique red-brown. Brass inlay is in excellent bright and clean condition, some slight lifting in places and a small loss on the bottom of the left hand side which is not noticable. Dial is also in excellent condition with just a slight mark on the number 12 cartouche. The clock looks stunning as you can see in the pictures below.
Japy Freres clockmakers 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 21", Width 9 3/4", Depth 5 1/2"
centimetres: Height 53.5 cm, Width 25 cm, Depth 14 cm
Shipping within UK £35
Shipping to USA / Europe £195 by air fully insured
World wide shipping - £295 by air fully insured
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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Fine Antique French Boulle Bracket Clock by Japy Freres
