1855 – 1899 Antique Bronze Clock Made by Japy Frères, France

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Circa 1855 – 1899 Antique bronze clock made by Japy Frères, France
A lovely sweet chime sounds on the half-hour … Read more Circa 1855 – 1899 Antique bronze clock made by Japy Frères, France
A lovely sweet chime sounds on the half-hour in this Antique clock made by Japy Freres, France. The French movement is by Japy Frères and is of the makers usual high quality. It is in excellent clean and running condition. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. Click the video below to hear the bell and watch the clock running. Japy Frères clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate.
Clock measurements: 17" tall to tip of finial, 12" wide and 7 inches front to back on the base from foot edge to foot edge. Weight is 12 lbs approx.
A remarkable clock from a well reputed maker. Classic style that will show off your good taste!
Would make a coveted addition to your mantle!

Movement with the manufacturer's stamp from 1855 by Japy Frères & Cie
On the back surface of the mechanism there is a stamp A.1 in an oval, the manufacturer's mark, a serial number and one more sign (see photo)
Each part of this clock is marked "LR" on the inner surface and the same number 13136
Date of production: circa 1855 - 1899
Country of origin: France
Ringtone: on the hour and on the half-hour with the bell
Dial: Enamel
Case: bronze
Condition: works, the mechanism has been checked
Dimensions (cm): 44x29.5x17.5
Dimensions (inch): 17x12x7
Weight (kg): 5.6
Wind-up and adjusting key included
Caveats:
The body has some wear and tear
Chips around the winding holes on the dial (please see photos as they are part of the description)
Half-erased brand of the manufacturer on the back surface of the mechanism

Please see the following link for the sound of the clock
https://youtu.be/ElaOdV057-4
Important: Any statements by me as to the authenticity, attribution, description, date, age, provenance, title, or condition of the work constitute my judgment and opinion only.
Antique clocks are not new clocks! A centenary clock may not be perfect, don't expect it to look like new. Color may vary slightly depending on screen settings and minor surface scratches.
IMPORTANT: This item is an exquisite antique work of art intended for interior decoration. Although it is in working order, please be aware that we offer no guarantee on the mechanism due to its age. By purchasing, you accept it as a unique aesthetic object rather than a precision timepiece.
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