Japy Freres Large Rococo Clock Set ~ French - Circa 1890 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A large and stunning antique French gilt bronze clock set by Japy Freres. It is Rococo in style, a bold, asymmetric balloon shape profusely decorated with acanthus and floral swags. To the top is a flaming finial, the candelabra have flaming snuffers to match. The design is beautifully bold, heavy and flowing.

The dial is also gilt bronze with 12 individual enamel cartouches and blued steel hands.

The French movement is by Japy Freres and is of company's usual 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, beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration and there are no losses. The dial is also in excellent condition just a small mark on the number 6 cartouche. Candelabra are slightly distorted. The set makes a stunning display as you can see below. 

Japy Freres clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate.

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

Click the movie player below to see the this actual clock run -
(large file, may take a moment to start).