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Extraordinarily impressive antique French mantel clock in the opulent Louis XV / Rococo style, dating from the second half of the 19th century (circa 1855–1880).

Atop the clock sits a dynamic sculpture of a medieval warrior/knight on horseback, triumphantly piercing a flying dragon with his lance. This is a classic allegorical depiction, most likely the iconic story of Saint George and the Dragon.

Movement factory stamp: JAPY FRERES & CIE — GDE MED. D'HONNEUR.

The clock looks neat, perhaps having been restored at some point in the past. Pendulum and key included.

Buitengewoon indrukwekkende, antieke Franse pendule (haardklok) in de weelderige Lodewijk XV / Rococo-stijl, daterend uit de tweede helft van de 19e eeuw (ca. 1855–1880).

Bovenop de klok staat een dynamische sculptuur van een middeleeuwse krijger/ridder te paard die triomfantelijk een vliegende draak doorboort met zijn lans. Dit is een klassieke allegorische voorstelling, zeer waarschijnlijk het iconische verhaal van Sint-Joris en de Draak (Saint George and the Dragon).

Uurwerk fabrieksstempel: JAPY FRERES & CIE — GDE MED. D'HONNEUR. 

Klok ziet er netjes uit, wellicht in het verleden ooit gerestaureerd. Slinger en sleutel aanwezig. 

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Figural mantel clock -   Spelter - 1850-1900

Fireplace clock - Mechanical - 8 day movement - half hour, one bell

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Antique French Rococo-style figurative mantel clock, Japy Frères, zinc alloy case with mechanical movement and an 8-day power reserve, circa 1850–1900, dimensions 37 × 33 × 12 cm, weight 3 g, winding key included, in good- used condition with minor signs of age.

Figural mantel clock - Spelter - 1850-1900

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Antique French Rococo-style figurative mantel clock, Japy Frères, zinc alloy case with mechanical movement and an 8-day power reserve, circa 1850–1900, dimensions 37 × 33 × 12 cm, weight 3 g, winding key included, in good- used condition with minor signs of age.

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