Japy Freres Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock Set ~ French - Circa 1870 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A beautiful antique French ormolu (finely gilded bronze) and Sevres type porcelain clock set. It is by the famous clockmaker Japy Freres and was retailed in London by Richard et Cie. It features a stunning set of porcelain panels with a deep cobalt blue ground, each signed to the reverse by the artist. The front panel and the urns have a charming romantic scene of a couple in country settings. The side panels are delicately painted with a classical urn of flowers and acanthus.

The set is classical in style with acanthus scrolls, gadrooning and goddess handles to the urns. The small panels have delicately applied porcelain 'jewels' to compliment the over-glaze gilt decoration. The dial is also porcelain and has a charming scene of a the lady with a cherub, possibly a depiction of Cupid. Please note that this style of clock does not have a glazed bezel over the dial or a rear door.

The French movement is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old 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 some slight wear and discolouration. The porcelain is also in very good condition, some slight wear to the blue ground in places, some losses to the applied porcelain jewels and some very slight wear to the over-glaze gilt decoration in places. 

   
Japy Freres clockmaker's mark and the importer / retailers mark of Richard et Cie 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).