Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1880s.
by Japy Freres
~ French - Circa 1880 ~
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled & running ~~
A very elegant brass clock set of good size by Japy Freres. The case is architectural with a basket shaped top and a cushion shaped base.
To the corners are mythical winged creatures. The dial is heavily cast and mounted with 12 individual enamel cartouches. It is covered with a heavy hobnailed bezel mounted with bevelled and convex glass. The overall look is stylish and restrained and this is enhanced by the crisp modelling and beautiful finishing of the set.
The Japy Freres movement is of high quality and has the Japy Freres 'Grande Medaille D'Honneur' mark on the back plate. Our clockmaker has cleaned and serviced the movement - it is in excellent clean and running condition. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. The pendulum is a replacement. Click the video clip below to hear the bell and watch the clock running!
Condition is excellent. There are no losses to the case and the finish is excellent, clean and bright. There are some minor marks to the polished surfaces. The candelabra are slightly distorted. The dial is also in excellent condition with just a very faint hairline on the number five cartouche. The glass has some slight chipping to the edge.
Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
An elegant clock set to add to your collection!
Dimensions of clock:
inches Height 18 1/2", Width 9 1/4", Depth 6"
centimetres Height 47cm, Width 23.5 cm, Depth 15 cm
Dimensions of candelabra:
inches Height 21 1/4", Width 8", Depth 7 1/4"
centimetres Height 54 cm, Width 20.5 cm, Depth 20 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 employee two qualified clockmakers who overhaul the movements. Movements are thoroughly tested until we are satisfied that they will run trouble free.
International Shipping is no problem - fully insured
UK postage by courier will be £20
International shipping to USA and Europe will be £95 by Air with insurance.
Rest of the world including Australia and Far East will be £125
We use a premium courier such as UPS, DHL etc or a dedicated/specialist antiques courier.
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Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1880s.
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Superb Antique French Clock Set by Japy Freres