~ Antique French - Circa 1900 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully restored and working ~~

A stunning original antique French gilt brass Rococo Cartel clock, classic Rococo asymmetrical shape with 'C' scrolls, foliage and floral swags. The dial is enamel on copper with outside minute ring and original fretted gilt brass hands. The modelling is crisp and well detailed with a bright and clean finish.

The movement is by the famous French maker Japy Freres and has the makers mark on the intermediate plate of the movement. It is a movement design unique to Japy Freres featuring pin-pallet escapement, large removable going barrel with an intermediate plate and captive pendulum. It is in excellent clean and working condition and runs for a week on one wind, you can see the movement running and striking in the video clip below.

Condition of the case is excellent with an excellent clean and bright finish to the original gilding. There is some very minor wear or discolouration in places. The dial is in very good condition with no chips or scratches. A stunning Rococo clock to add to your collection.

Complete with a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.