Antique French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock by Japy Freres

Antique French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock

by Japy Freres.

~ Antique French - Circa 1900 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully restored and working ~~

A stunning original antique French gilt brass Rococo Cartel clock, classic Rococo asymmetrical shape with 'C' scrolls, foliage and floral swags. The dial is enamel on copper with outside minute ring and original fretted gilt brass hands. The modelling is crisp and well detailed with a bright and clean finish.

The movement is by the famous French maker Japy Freres and has the makers mark on the intermediate plate of the movement. It is a movement design unique to Japy Freres, featuring pin-pallet escapement, large removable going barrel with an intermediate plate and captive pendulum. It is in excellent clean and working condition and runs for a week on one wind, you can see the movement running and striking in the video clip below, copy and paste it into your web browser's address bar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaKoztWZ8gg&feature=player_embedded

Condition of the case is excellent with an excellent clean and bright finish to the original gilding. There is some very minor wear or discolouration in places. The dial is in very good condition with no chips or scratches. A stunning Rococo clock to add to your collection.

Complete with a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.

Dimensions of clock:

inches Height 20", Width 11 1/2", Depth 3"

centimetres Height 51 cm, Width 29 cm, Depth 7.5 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 employee two qualified clockmakers who overhaul the movements. Movements are thoroughly tested until we are satisfied that they will run trouble free

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International shipping to USA and Europe will be £55 by Air with insurance.

Rest of the world including Australia and Far East will be £85

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