This
item has been sold.
French
carriage clock by Japy Freres - Details:
This
French carriage clock with sweep seconds, alarm, and
half-hour repeat on a bell in a one-piece case was
manufactured by Japy Freres, Beaucourt, in 1860 and
stamped on the back plate with an oval indicating
the Grand Medal of Honour won in 1855 and number 88.
The
ormolu escapement platform is highly engraved with
a scrolled floral pattern. One-piece cases originated
with Paul Garnier around 1835 and had the advantage
of more rigidity and strength but with a delicate
and fully glazed appearance.
They
were more costly to build as it required the four
uprights to be brazed to the top casting and then
the finish work was more time consuming. The
brass case has a nice patina and no scratches, but
there is a small chip at the bottom of one of the
glazed side panels.
The
clock runs well but has not been cleaned or serviced
recently. The white enamel faceplate has a hairline
crack at the bottom by the alarm dial.
Circa
1860
Dimensions:
6.5” high to top of handle
Back View
- Open
Left - Side
View View
the Escapement
Front
View
