Japy Freres Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Boudoir Clock ~ French - Circa 1870 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A most exquisite original antique French clock by the famous maker Japy Freres. It is finely modelled in ormolu (finely gilded bronze), beautifully finished and in stunning condition. It is mounted with beautiful Sevres style porcelain, each piece is signed faintly on the reverse by the artist. It is decorated with a cobalt blue background, the panel below the dial is delicately painted with a scene of a lady and a child amongst classical ruins.

The dial itself is decorated with a bird and floral swags. It is lettered in white cartouches against the blue background enamel 'jewel' half-hour markers It is complete with original gilt brass hands. Above the dial is a porcelain urn with ormolu handles and a pineapple finial. To the sides are floral swags and goddess masks. Please note that this style of clock does not have a glazed bezel over the dial or a rear door.

The French movement is by Japy Freres and has the makers mark on the backplate along with that of the retailer. It is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old replacement. The movement is fitted with the superior rack striking system. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell.

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with just some minor wear on the high spots and some slight disclouration. The dial is also in good condition, one 'jewel' is missing from near the 4 O'clock and some chipping around the winding holes. The over-glaze gilt decoration is very good. The porcelain is also very good, as with the dial most of the over-glaze gilt decoration is present and in good condition. This is a stunning clock in lovely original condition, ready to add to your collection.

  
Japy Freres clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate along with the retailer's mark.

Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.