Japy Freres Large Rococo Gilt Bronze Clock Set ~ French - Circa 1890 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A large and stunning original antique French gilt bronze clock set by Japy Freres. The clock is of waisted shape, formed of 'C' scrolls and acanthus. Below the dial is a panel of musical trophies and a pair of birds, symbolic of love. To the top is an elaborate swirling finial of leaves and floral swags. Candelabra are conforming in style with four branches formed of acanthus.

The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with pretty floral swags between the numerals and original finely fretted gilt hands. The rear door is also glazed to allow the movement to be seen.

The French movement is by Japy Freres and is of high quality. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is a replacement. 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. The dial is also in excellent condition just a tiny area of cracking near the 11 o'clock. Candelabra are slightly 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).