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Antique Japy Frere Mantle Clock and Garnitures Set, circa 1870s

About the Item

Exceptional 19th century Japy Frere France mantle clock and matching garnitures set. Made of enamelled brass. Impressive mantle set, with intricate gothic swags highlighted in black champlevé enamel, along with a lion head and lion claws feet. Both the garniture/candlesticks and the clock are in fine working condition. The clock only needs very minimal winding. Stamped 'Japy Freres & cie medaille d'honneur' numbered 4937. Comes with a recent certificate of service from a local reputable antique clock repairer. Excellent antique condition. Fine working order without any issues, gently wind it, let it ticks away and watch time go by. Slight surface marks consistent with age.
  • Creator:
    Japy Frères (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Enamel,Champlevé
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Recently tested and fine tuned by a reputable Devon antique clock repairers. Clock: 48cm High x 26cm Wide x 9cm Deep x 6.5kg Garnitures: 39cm High x 23cm Wide x 10cm deep x 4.5kg.
  • Seller Location:
    Torquay, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AA230907CG1stDibs: LU7879232090412

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