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French Mantel Clock, Decorated with Birds and Butterflies, Japy Freres, C 1880

About the Item

An attractive French black metal cased mantel clock with inset ceramic panels decorated with a Kingfisher, butterflies and foliage, the corners with four brass columns and surmounted with five finials, circa 1880. Quality Japy Freres two train movement chiming the hours and half hours on a gong. This clock is in beautiful condition.  There is no damage to the ceramic panels.  The movement has been fully serviced.
  • Creator:
    Japy Frères (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Both case and movement in very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4965230741122
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