Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1890s.
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
A large and stunning original antique French gilt bronze clock set by Japy Freres. The clock is of waisted shape, formed of 'C' scrolls and acanthus. Below the dial is a panel of musical trophies and a pair of birds, symbolic of love. To the top is an elaborate swirling finial of leaves and floral swags. Candelabra are conforming in style with four branches formed of acanthus.
The rear door is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen.
The French movement is by Japy Freres and is of high quality. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is a replacement. 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 a tiny area of cracking near the 11 o'clock. Candelabra are slightly distorted.
Japy Freres 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 18 1/2", Width 11 1/2", Depth 7 1/4"
centimetres: Height 47 cm, Width 29 cm, Depth 18.5 cm
Dimensions of candelabra:
inches: Height 21", Width 8 1/2", Depth 8 1/2"
centimetres: Height 53 cm, Width 21 cm, Depth 21 cm
Shipping within UK £35
Shipping to USA / Europe £125 by air fully insured
World wide shipping - £175 by air fully insured
Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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Japy Freres Large Rococo Gilt Bronze Clock Set
