Japy Frères Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Clock ~ French - Circa 1890 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A stunning original antique French gilt bronze clock by the renown maker Japy Frères. Of architectural form, the case finely cast in gilt-bronze with neoclassical ornament, surmounted by a twin-handled urn issuing a bouquet of flowers. To the sides are classical relief panels, and the whole raised on a plinth base with acanthus scroll feet.

The dial is also gilt bronze with 12 individual enamel cartouches and blued steel hands. Beneath the dial is a draped swag.

The French movement is by Japy Frères and is of the company's usual high quality. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled and tested by our clockmaker. Pendulum is a replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. Click the video to hear the bell and watch the clock running.

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with some slight wear and discolouration. Dial is also excellent with just some slight nibbles to the winding holes and an occasional mark. The rear door is very slight 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.

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