Louis Japy Ormolu and Marble Portico Clock Set ~ French - Circa 1880 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A superb original antique French clock set, beautifully modelled in a stunning variegated specimen marble with salmon pink and silver grey veining. It is mounted with finely finished ormolu (gilded bronze) that is in excellent condition. The clock is formed as a four pillar portico with the movement mounted in a drum with the ormolu pendulum swinging gently below. To the top is a marble urn.

Candelabra are conforming in style with two acanthus branches and pineapple snuffers that sit in the middle sconce when not in use. The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with delicate floral swags between the numbers. It is complete with it's original finely fretted gilt hands and convex glass.

The French movement is of high quality and is by Louis Japy. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been overhauled and tested by our clockmaker. Ormolu pendulum is a original and depicts a basket of fruit and flowers, an allegory of prosperity. 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, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration and there are no losses. The marble is very good with a good polish, slight nibbles to the edges. One of candelabra has a chip to the rear of the base. The dial is also in excellent condition with just slight nibbles around the Brocot shaft at the 12 o'clock position. 

Louis Japy mark on the movement backplate.

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