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A Grand Prix De L'Horlogerie 1878. Patented French carriage clock named Vainqueur (Winner). The four-leaf clover design has a beautiful …
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A Grand Prix De L'Horlogerie 1878. Patented French carriage clock named Vainqueur (Winner). The four-leaf clover design has a beautiful top handle and thick faceted glass (beveled glass). This rare clock has a nickel-plated brass case. In the brass frame, there is an oval window in the upper part with a handle, through which the mesmerizing action of the mechanism can be observed. The white face of the clock displays Roman numerals and a second dial at the bottom. On the back of the clock are winding keys with the inscriptions "Grand Prix De L'Horlogerie 1878" and "Déposé Breveté". Manufacturer's mark on the back plate of the movement.
Type: Mantel Clock, Alarm Clock, Carriage Clock
Brand: Japy Frères & Cie
Materials: Brass, Glass
Working condition
General condition: some wear of the nickel coating. The alarm clock does not have a stop lever. The alarm clock rings for about 20 seconds. The clock is in excellent running order and the alarm works correctly however, since it is an antique, it is being sold with no warranty or guarantee of accuracy. The mechanism is in excellent working condition, disassembled, cleaned, and oiled.
Dimensions:
5.9" (15 cm) to the top of the brass handle
4.5" wide
3.14" deep
Weight: 690 gr
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Important: The age of the piece is determined approximately. 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.
DISCLAIMER: Sold as a decorative antique only. No warranty or guarantee of mechanical operation or accuracy is included. The buyer acknowledges this is an ornamental item and not a guaranteed timekeeping instrument.
Chairish sells clocks only with display as the intended use. The mechanical elements are not guaranteed to be in working order by Chairish.
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 3.14ʺD × 5.9ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Glass
- Nickel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Chrome
- Condition Notes
- Working condition, some wear of the nickel coating. Working condition, some wear of the nickel coating. less
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