superb 19th century bronze and champleve four-glass mantle clock by japy, on original giltwood base

This stunning clock was made towards the end of the nineteenth century - around 1880. It was made in France for the English market. The clock was made by Japy Freres, one of France's most celebrated and award-winning makers. They exhibited at many exhibitions, winning a host of medals. Japy outsourced some movement components so that one person for instance would be expert at blueing screws. The parts would then be assembled with each piece made by the very best craftsman to get an exceptional finish. Japy himself would examine every finished piece and grade it. This clock is marked 'A1', the highest possible grade. The clock is profusely decorated in champleve enamels with no less than 19 enameled panels - all in excellent condition. The clock, remarkably, retains its original gilding and original giltwood stand. The eight-day movement is superbly made and strikes the hours and half hours on a gong. You will never see a better clock of this type.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 7XCE73AFR

Maker/Artist:

Japy Freres

Materials:

Bronze, brass, steel, champleve enamel, glass, giltwood

Width (cm):

26

Height (cm):

42 (with Base)

Depth (cm):

18

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J. and R. Norman Antiques

We have been antique dealers since 1974 and specialize in antique clocks, especially longcases, but also bracket, carriage and wall clocks. For many years we sourced clocks for a world-renowned clock specialist and author of books about clocks, who has now retired. We carry out restoration on pre-1860 clocks. We are also the largest dealers in 19th century stereoscopic photography in the world. We are a family business and are fortunate in having three generations working - aged from 22 to 75!

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