Japy Freres Antique French Table Clock ~ French - Circa 1875 ~ ~~ Excellent condition ~~ A superb Japy Freres table clock in classic Rococo style and of the highest quality. The case is modelled with sweeping 'c' scrolls and surmounted by a floral bouquet. Modelling is fine, heavy and of excellent quality. The dial is also of beautiful quality, it is heavily cast with an engraved minute ring, the hours being individually mounted copper-enamel cartouches. The hands are delicately fretted blued steel. The back door is glazed with etched glass. The French Japy Freres movement is of excellent quality and runs for 8 days and strikes on a bell (click the movie below to hear the bell and see the clock running). The movement has dead-beat escapement and rack striking. We have fully overhauled the movement which is in excellent clean and running condition. Condition of the brass is clean and bright and some of the original gilding remains, with wear to the high spots - the clock has a lovely antique patina. There are no losses to the case. The "5" cartouche has a hairline across it which does not really detract. The clock is modelled on all sides and hence would look great on a table in the centre of a room or on a shelf or mantle. Super looking clock for your home! Dimensions of clock: Height 16 1/4", Width 10", Depth 7".
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Japy Freres trade mark on the back plate of the
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