Japy Freres Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock ~ French - Circa 1870 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A stunning original antique French boudoir clock by the renown maker Japy Freres and retailed by the well known London firm of Richard & Co. It is made of exquisite ormolu (finely gilded bronze) mounted with delicately painted Sèvres style porcelain.

The Porcelain is decorated with a pompadour rose pink background, the panel below the dial is delicately painted with a scene of a young couple in a country setting. Below this is a panel of floral swags. The porcelain dial shows a lovely depiction of cupid with his arrow with rose pink ground and turquois half hour 'jewel' markers. Above the dial is a porcelain urn with ormolu handles and a pineapple finial. To the sides are floral swags and goddess masks. Please note that this style of clock does not have a glazed bezel over the dial or a rear door. The clock comes with its original gesso base.

The French movement is of high quality and is by Japy Freres. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is original. 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.

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with just some slight wear in places. The dial is also in excellent condition just some tiny nibbles next to the winding holes. Porcelain is in excellent condition with some very occasional and slight wear to the over-glaze gilt decoration. The half hour jewel marks on the dial are all present. We have recovered the gesso base with fresh fabric and one foot on the base has been replaced. 

Complete with original 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).