Portico clock - Bronze, Wood, Brass - 1850-1900

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Empire style portico clock by French maker Japy Frères, 1850–1900, with a bronze, wood and brass case, mechanical mainspring movement with hourly and half‑hourly strike on a gong, dimensions 44 × 22 × 14 cm, weight 2.38 kg, in working order and complete with winding key.

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Empire-style pillar clock - Japy Frères. In working order.

Empire (Neo-Empire) style pillar clock, French manufacture by Japy Frères, late 19th century.

Wooden case painted and gilded (probably pearwood), with ornamental decoration, showing visible wear, discoloration/fading of the lower part as well as signs of age.

Twisted columns and decorative elements in gilded bronze, with wear to the gilding in places.

White enamel dial with Roman numerals, showing visible cracks. Blued hands.

Spring-driven mechanical movement, striking the hours and halves. Marked Japy Frères "Médaille d'Argent 1855" and numbered.

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Clock complete, with pendulum and key

44 x 22 x 14 cm
Weight: 2.380 kg

Empire-style pillar clock - Japy Frères. In working order.

Empire (Neo-Empire) style pillar clock, French manufacture by Japy Frères, late 19th century.

Wooden case painted and gilded (probably pearwood), with ornamental decoration, showing visible wear, discoloration/fading of the lower part as well as signs of age.

Twisted columns and decorative elements in gilded bronze, with wear to the gilding in places.

White enamel dial with Roman numerals, showing visible cracks. Blued hands.

Spring-driven mechanical movement, striking the hours and halves. Marked Japy Frères "Médaille d'Argent 1855" and numbered.

See the photos; they are part of the description.

Clock complete, with pendulum and key

44 x 22 x 14 cm
Weight: 2.380 kg

Details

Era
1400-1900
Clock type
Portico clock
Material
Brass, Bronze, Wood
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power Reserve
more day movement
Striking
half hour, one bell
Country of Origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
44 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
2.38 g
Winding Key
Yes
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Objects sold
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