EMPIRE JAPY FRERES FRENCH BRONZE FIGURAL CHIING MANTLE CLOCK STUNNING X LARGE
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:44726913 | Age: Antique, Pre-1900 |
| Style/ Origin/ Theme: French | Material: Bronze |
| Type: Portico clock & Ganiture | Clock Type: Mantel/ Carriage Clock |
| Features: Chimes |
Extremely attractive large figural mantle clockLarge pedestal base featuring gilded rope work scroll and Bacchanalianmasks, on lions paw feet. The central panel has incised foliate scroll workwhich has been gilded.The top plate is a solid black marble which is held in a ropetwist Gadrooned mount.On top of this sits the Drum clock, having foliate surroundsd and a large gilded foliate support.Sitting atop the whole setting is the bronze maiden in periodembroidered dress and a period bonn...et. She holds a floral basket in one handand food in the other, as she feeds the bird perched on her shoulder. Thefigure is finely moulded and shows great detail, suggesting that this is anoriginal bronze.The hinged clock bezel is heavily moulded and has a bevelledglass. Under is a black face with gilded letters and hands. There are two keyholes for the twin train movement. Strikesthe hours and a single strike at the half.The back is a hinged glazed door for viewing the movement, pendulum and striking action.Complete and full working.Clock maker;- Size;- 45 x 19 x 65 tall CMSWeight;- approximately 14 kgs. Will bealmost 18 when properly packed for shipment.The front left leg is slightly bent upwards and l think ithas been re-joined at some time, but hardly notices. The same corner of theslate plinth has been chipped I thepast., but has been professionally ground so looks nice. The maiden is a little loose, it wont come off and justneeds tightening from inside if you want it firm.Postage worldwide;- however very heavy, so needs masses of packing.Please ask for a quote.Postage worldwide by courier.Please ask for a quote to your destination. DON’T FORGET TOVIEW MY OTHER ITEMS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO EMAILME.THANK YOU FORLOOKING
