Clock - Metal - 1850-1900
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Travel pendule alarm clock by Japy Frères, France, dating to the late 19th century (circa 1880–1890), metal and gilt brass case in a japonisant decor, mechanical manual-wind movement with alarm and no striking, perpetual power reserve, in working order, approx. 16 × 12.5 × 10 cm and about 1 kg, showing patina and minor wear mainly on the back and case.
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Japy Frères travel alarm clock – Japonisant décor – Grand Prix of Watchmaking 1878 – France, late 19th century
Rare and very decorative French pendulette-réveil attributed to Japy Frères, dating from the late 19th century, around 1880-1890.
Metal case and gilt brass resting on four feet, with an elegant faceted top handle. Very beautiful polychrome decoration in japonisant style depicting birds, butterflies, flowers and foliage on a turquoise background.
White enamel dial with Roman numerals, intricately crafted antique hands. Mechanical hand-wound movement with alarm function and bell strike.
On the back are the inscriptions:
« GRAND PRIX DE L’HORLOGERIE 1878 »
« DÉPOSÉ BREVETÉ »
Beautiful example of the influence of Japonisme in French decorative arts of the late 19th century.
Height: 16 cm
Width: 12.5 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Old état with patina, wear and gaps in the decoration, particularly visible on the back and on certain parts of the case. The dial shows cracks/chips.
Nevertheless, the piece retains a lot of character and a very handsome decorative presence.
Japy Frères travel alarm clock – Japonisant décor – Grand Prix of Watchmaking 1878 – France, late 19th century
Rare and very decorative French pendulette-réveil attributed to Japy Frères, dating from the late 19th century, around 1880-1890.
Metal case and gilt brass resting on four feet, with an elegant faceted top handle. Very beautiful polychrome decoration in japonisant style depicting birds, butterflies, flowers and foliage on a turquoise background.
White enamel dial with Roman numerals, intricately crafted antique hands. Mechanical hand-wound movement with alarm function and bell strike.
On the back are the inscriptions:
« GRAND PRIX DE L’HORLOGERIE 1878 »
« DÉPOSÉ BREVETÉ »
Beautiful example of the influence of Japonisme in French decorative arts of the late 19th century.
Height: 16 cm
Width: 12.5 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Old état with patina, wear and gaps in the decoration, particularly visible on the back and on certain parts of the case. The dial shows cracks/chips.
Nevertheless, the piece retains a lot of character and a very handsome decorative presence.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Material
Metal
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
infinite movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
France
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
Yes
Height
16 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
1 kg
Winding key
No
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