DESCRIPTION:
Japy Frères & Cie, Paris, figural mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement in an elaborate gilt metal case surmounted by a warrior leaning on an ax, a saber behind him, and a brace of pistols between his feet, 3 inch white enamel dial, and blued steel Breguet style hands.
CONDITION:
cast case is in very good condition. The gilding is excellent, complete with burnished highlights. The clock has no front bezel or rear door because it once lived under a glass dome. The white enamel dial is excellent but for a hairline on the left side and a faint line radiating from the center arbor hole. The slightly awkward orientation of the hand on the ax and completely burnished ax handle may indicate a replaced part or simply a questionable artistic choice. Original steel hands. Signed Japy movement strikes on a bell and bears the "Grande Med d’Honneur" award. Movement is oily. The warrior -- probably a marine or pirate as indicated by the anchors on his jacket -- is particularly well represented.
ESTIMATE:
$350
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$450
PRICE SOLD:
$150
CIRCA: 1875
DIMENSIONS: 17.5in x 12in x 4.25in
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