Japy
Freres Gilt Cartel Wall Clock ~ Antique French
- Circa 1870 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
A very decorative antique French Japy Freres cartel wall clock. It is beautifully modelled in metal which has been gilded with gold leaf to give an appearance similar to that of carved wood and gesso. The dial is enamel on copper lettered in blue with separate minute ring. It is complete with original finely fretted gilt brass hands. The back of the clock has an old repairers label.
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The French movement has the Japy Freres
clockmakers mark on the movement backplate. It is of
excellent quality as is to be expected of this maker. It has the superior
pin-pallet escapement and rack striking. It is in excellent clean and running condition having
been fully serviced by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. 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
good, there is an old repair to the tip of one side of the case. The case has
been gold leafed which has a nice antique finish and this has been touched in at
some time. There is wear, chipping and discolouration - it has a mellow and
shabby chic finish rather than the shine of a gilded brass case. The dial has
some slight chipping around the Brocot shaft.
Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions
supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock: inches Height 20 1/2", Width 11", Depth 4 1/2" centimetres Height 52, Width 28 cm, Depth 11.5 cm
About us
- All of our clocks are original antiques, we source most of our clocks in
France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK. We prefer to buy our clocks in
original 'dirty' condition. We then clean the cases using a technique we have
developed over many years. We employee two qualified clockmakers who overhaul
the movements. Movements are thoroughly tested until we are satisfied that they
will run trouble free.
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Click the movie player below to see the this actual clock
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Japy Freres
clockmakers mark on the movement backplate |