A FINE AND RARE FRENCH QUARTER STRIKING MUSICAL PICTURE CLOCK WITH ANGELUSMAISON WURTEL, PARIS, CIRCA 1860With oil on canvas after David Teniers the younger (1610-90) 'two men playing cards in the kitchen of an Inn' with the composition adapted to incorporate a longcase clock, hinging upwards along with the floral relief moulded gilt composition frame to reveal the internal mechanism comprising four elements; the first a four pillar two train gong striking clock movement of duration of around two weeks with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and outside countwheel strike on a gong, the frontplate stamped with oval M'ON WURTEL, HORLOGERIE... trademark beneath numbers 743, 9 2, fitted with 1.625 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial signed M'ON WURTEL, A PARIS to centre and with steel hands; the second mechanism comprising a separate conforming hour striking train to repeat the hour shortly after the principal movement released via a pivoted detent from the under dial motionwork; the third mechanism released in a similar manner shortly after six o'clock with single barrel and vertical fly driving a pinned wheel to operate the Angelus sequence on a graduated pair of gongs; the fourth a musical mechanism released on the hour and playing a choice of twelve tunes via a 16.5 inch pinned cylinder on a 74 tooth comb, the cylinder mounted on a steel bed stamped with serial number 43418 with indirect chain winding for the large spring barrel opposing fly and controls for tune change/repeat, start/stop and continuous play/hour activation only connected via steel rods to brass pulls positioned to the underside edge of the case, all mounted on the backboard of a shallow box case alongside tune sheet inscribed No. 43418, 12 AIRES to upper margin over manuscript tune list including La fille de Madame Angot, Souvenie de Cock and Mandolinata, the lower margin inscribed Maison WURTEL, Passage Vivienne, 38 et 40, PARIS, the back panel also applied with two additional labels for MAISON WURTEL, E. PIERFORT Suc'r..., and GATTOLLAIT along with a modern brass plaque explaining the function of the plungers for the music mechanism.The image 63.5cm (25ins) by 79.5cm (31.25ins); the case 83cm (32.75ins) high, 99cm (39ins) wide, 19cm (7.5ins) deep. Provenance:From the private collection of a professional sportsman and commentator. Maison Wurtel was founded by Guillaume-Ferdinand Wurtel in around 1837 when he advertised as working from 38-40 Passage Vivienne, Paris. Three years later he was listed in a trade directory as a horological maker and seller offering picture clocks as well as a supplier of concave glasses. In 1841 a magazine, 'La Presse', recommended 'La Maison Wurtel' to their readers informing them that they can buy watches, table clocks, picture clocks, music boxes, alarm clocks and 'objects of fantasy'. In 1856 they exhibited at the 'Exposition of Delepine of Paris' but unfortunately were positioned within the scientific instrument section to the bafflement of visitors. Maison Wurtel were known to have sourced their clock movements form Japy Freres and the musical mechanism within the present lot can be attributed to Auguste L'Epee of Saint-Suzanne, Doubs, France (who worked from 1839 until the end of the century). The Angelus mechanism is a particularly rare feature which traditionally served to accompany the recital of the Angelus prayer in Roman Catholicism. Condition Report: The clock, striking and angelus mechanisms are all in relatively clean original working condition with the various levers and detents present. The musical mechanism is also in relatively clean working condition with no visible losses to the teeth or noticeable corrosion issues. The clock was in use in the vendor's home when consigned however due to the nature of the item some adjustment may be required to ensure all the features operate as an when they should once the picture is hung securely on the wall. The canvas is in good condition with no visible tears or holes of noticeable repairs. The frame is in fine condition with good gilding throughout. The pine back box has some slight wear/bumps (most noticeable to the back corners) as well as other relatively minor age related faults - otherwise is in very good original condition.Clock is complete with pendulum and two winding keys. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FRENCH NICKEL-FINISH AND GILT BRASS DESK COMPENDIUM TIMEPIECE WITH BAROMETER AND THERMOMETERHENRY MARC, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The eight-day timepiece with platform cylinder regulated by sprung monometallic balance applied to the arched backplate stamped with serial number 441 to lower left hand corner, the 3.25 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed H'RY MARC, PARIS to centre and with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with blued steel spade hands, moulded silvered bezel and a frosted gilt oval mask engraved with symmetrical foliate designs to upper and lower margins, set within an oval moulded nickel finish case with bevel-glazed gilt cavetto moulded front and push-on rear cover, standing on an oval moulded foot beside a conforming aneroid barometer with circular enamel scale calibrated in barometric inches and with the usual weather observations, both joined at the centre with a shaped gilt panel applied with a mercury tube FAHRENHEIT and CENTIGRADE thermometer between decorative upper and pendant finials, the whole set on a rectangular marble plinth base.21.5cm (8.5ins) high, 25.5cm (10ins) wide 8cm (3.125ins) deep. Henry Marc is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS Their history and development as probably a retailer of various mantel and other small clocks and refers to a relatively early carriage clock (number 26886) supplied to Marc by Japy Freres. Condition Report: Timepiece movement is wound and will run for a little while before stopping indicating that a gentle clean/service is required. The dial has slight rubbing to the signature and some oil deposits/smears otherwise appears undamaged. The barometer has not yet been 'bag tested' (as we do not currently have access to a bag big enough!) but otherwise appears to be in fine condition with no visible faults to the register. The thermometer has heavy tarnishing to the silvered scale otherwise appears undamaged. The case appears to be in very good original condition with faults limited to some oxidation/rubbing to the areas of gilding and a couple of tiny edge chips to the marble base.Timepiece is complete with a key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Turkish Interest - 19th century French 'Orientaliste' three-piece clock garniture, Japy Freres & Cie, having a 4-inch silvered Roman chapter ring, the two-train movement with Medaille d'Honneur exposition stamp, above oval stamp A*B (for Achille Brocot), number 3499, the break-arced case with urn and twin sea serpent surmount over a relief-cast scene of shipping off the coast of Constantinople (now Istanbul) with view of Hagia Sophia and minarets, case stamped 6577 verso, 35.5cm high, on giltwood plinth with hallmarked silver dedication inscription dated 1906, a further 3.5cm high, 39cm overall, sold with original numbered pendulum (3499), together with a matching pair of two-handled urns, each with 'Crusades' battle scene, on toupie feet and giltwood base, 34.5cm overall (3)
A 19th century white marble clock with a gilt metal surmount of a boy feeding chicken whilst seated on a bench, the circular dial with Roman numerals inscribed "Miller & Sons, London" striking on a bell, movement stamped Japy Freres, under a glass dome, overall 42cm high CONDITION REPORT: None of the clocks and watches are sold as working, section chipped off and re-glued, some chipping to the winding holes, and scratches, in used condition
Japy Freres: a French black marble mantel clock, the eight-day movement striking the hours and half-hours on a bell with outside count wheel, the backplate stamped with the mark of Japy Freres and numbered 4780, with twin-tube mercury compensating pendulum, the black dial with gilt Roman numerals centred by a visible escapement, with decorative cabochon bezel, the black marble case with glazed front to allow viewing of the pendulum, shaped mounts to the side and variegated marble to plinth base, ornate leaf and ring handles, gilt metal lion mask and paw feet, 59cms high.
französische Pendule mit Putto um 1880 der grau und weiß gebänderte rote Marmor hat eine polierte Oberfläche, der rechteckige gestufte Marmorsockel von ca. 31,5 x 13,5 cm, H ca. 6 cm ist mit floraler Messingapplikation frontseitig auf 4 Messingfüßen ausgeführt, Putto als Liebesbote neben dem allseitig verglasten Uhrengehäuse, dies ist ebenso von einer gestuften Marmorkrone mit Messing flankierter Amphore bekrönt, zylindrischer Uhrwerkkorpus mit Prägemarke Japy Freres & Cie, helles mit Blütenfestons verziertes Zifferblatt mit schwarzen arabischen Zahlen, Aufzüge für Uhr- und Schlagwerk, goldene Zierzeiger, Pendelwerk mit Schlag auf Tonspiral, Zierpendel mit Quecksilber, mit Schlüssel, Werk läuft an, H ca. 46 cm, Frankreich um 1880
TischuhrFrankreich, um 1900, Hersteller JAPY Freres, auf dem Werk gemarkt, vierseitig verglastes Gehäuse, Pendulenwerk mit Halbstundenschlag auf Tonspirale, Quecksilberpendel, farbig emailliertes Ziffernblatt mit arabischen Ziffern und Blütenfestons, Werk gehfähig, Hammer des Schlagwerks lose, eine Scheibe mit Riss, H 31 cm.
PortaluhrWerk gemarkt Japy Freres, Frankreich 19. Jh., ebonisiertes Holzgehäuse mit feiner ornamentaler Marketerie in Messing und Perlmutt, fein graviert, Ziffernring, Pendel, Kapitelle und Basen aus matt vergoldeter Bronze, partiell poliert, Emailleziffernblatt mit römischen Ziffern (gesprungen), gebläute Brequetzeiger, Pendulenwerk mit Halbstundenschlag auf Glocke, gehfähig, Messingeinlage an den Spiralsäulen teilweise gelockert, H 53 cm.
Kaminuhr Bronze Napoleon III.Frankreich, 2. Hälfte 19. Jh., Gehäuse aus Bronze vergoldet und schwarz-grün patiniert, in Empirestil aufwendig verziert mit zwei geflügelten Löwen, bekrönt von mit Ketten verzierter Amphore, Oberfläche fein ziseliert, Pedulenwerk der Firma JAPY Freres, mit Halbstundenschlag auf Glocke, Werk läuft, H 46 cm.
Kaminuhr HistorismusFrankreich, um 1890, aufwendig durchbrochen gearbeitetes Gehäuse aus vergoldeter Bronze, flankiert von zwei Karyatiden, seitlich je ein Delphin auf Volute liegend, vergoldetes Ziffernblatt mit Emaillekartuschen und römischen Ziffern, Pendulenwerk der Marke JAPY Freres mit Halbstundenschlag auf Glocke, Glas des Staubdeckels rückseitig gesprungen, funktionstüchtig, mit Schlüssel, H 54 cm.
A French late 19th century ormolu and porcelain mounted mantel clock, the front panel decorated with a couple fishing, Japy Freres movement, striking on a bell, 37.5cm, no pendulum or key, together with an associated pair of lidded urns, decorated with a couple to one side and river scenes to the other, 28cm Age related wear and tear to include gilt paint loss to the panels and the dial, tarnishing to the casings.The movement sets, winds and is ticking.
Japy Freres, France - A French continental 19th century tortoiseshell and brass boulle mantel clock. The clock having a brass shaped finial atop over a brass inlaid and tortoiseshell flanked body with ormolu scrolled foliate details throughout. Glazed front detail to show sun-face shaped pendulum. The clock with 24 hours movement and enamel face with Roman & Arabic numerals to chapter ring. Stamped to inside. Measures approx. 31cm x 17cm x 10cm.
Japy Freres - a French late 19th century eight day movement Rococo style mantle clock. The two train mantel clock featuring porcelain & gilt metal urn finial with painted country scene & falling swags, raised over stylised gilt metal case. The clock face porcelain with Roman numeral dial, hand painted cherub & marked Desprez Bristol, with glazed case. Below, a similar cartouche Regency scene of two people. The whole thing raised on four scrolled feet. Marked to movement Japy Freres 88450 48. Measures approx. 41cm tall, 21.5cm wide at base.
A large Louis XV inspired 19th century circa 1880s Japy Freres, Paris ormolu-mounted, brass-inlaid, tortoiseshell and boulle marquetry bracket mantel clock with ogee bracket. The clock having a gilt metal male figure sitting on globe holding a scroll and bag. Canted pediment below with scrolled ormolu embellishments to corners. Circular white & blue enamelled circular clock face with Roman numerals to chapter ring enclosed in gilt metal cartouche. All behind a glazed front flanked by a curved case with further acanthus leaves embellishments and inlays. Checked Trompe-l'œil floor to inside with matching boulle decoration to inside of back door. The front enriched by a gilt metal in relief of possibly Athena with shield and spear with two cherubs. Raised on ormolu foliate supports. The 8-day clock movement stamped Japy Freres, Paris to back with H & F, Paris above. Number 8871 to movement and back plate. The clock all raised on matching ogee clock wall bracket gilt metal ormolu embellishments to corners in the shape of female heads and scrolled acanthus leaf to bottom. With pendulum. Clock measures approx. 100cm x 48cm x 20cm, bracket measures approx. 34cm x 48cm x 26cm.
Japy Freres, Paris - a 19th century French eight day movement boulle-work clock and stand. The clock with gilt metal finial urn filled with fruits, raised over tortoiseshell and brass inlaid boulle body with intricate scrolled design. The clock face with enamel Roman numerals to the dial, in gilt metal face. Raised on four gilt metal scrolled feet and presented with a matched clock stand of tortoiseshell and boulle work inlay. Marked to movement Japy Freres. Measures approx. 37cm tall, 22cm wide at stand.
A late 19thC French clock garniture, the slate cased clock with enamel dial bearing Roman numerals, eight day movement by Japy Freres et Cie, with bell strike, the case of architectural form, with pendulum and key, 23cm high, 22cm wide, together with a pair of spelter figures, cast as Native American Indians, raised on slate plinths, 50cm high.
A 19th century black slate 8 day mantle clock, the case surmounted by a spelter cherub and classical maiden with a basket of flowers, raised on four cast metal lion paw feet, the white enamel dial signed 'G.A & Gowland, Sunderland' with Roman numerals, the Japy Freres movement striking on a single bell, 62m high x 50.5cm wideIf there is no condition report shown, please request
Japy Freres - A French 19th century Japy Freres, Paris gilt metal & enamel mantle clock. The clock having a hand painted 8 day movement clock face with Roman numerals to the chapter ring. Hand painted vignette with couple on grass. The clock with a trophy shaped finial atop with cobalt & gilt detailing. Raised on elaborated plinth Neo-Classical base with palmette feet. With key. Marked to back. Measures approx. 40cm x 22cm x 15cm.
A 19th century French eight-day striking mantel clock. White enamel dial marked 'Henry Marc, A Paris', with Roman numerals, movement stamped 'Japy Freres & Cie, Grande Med. D'Honneur, Exposition 1855', no. 34106, striking to a bell, pendulum present. In a later oak case. H24cm Condition Report: Overall in good condition. No cracks or damage to the dial. Movement functions at the time of testing. The glass panels have been re-glued to the main structure. Some wear to the wooden structure including rubbing and scratches consistent with age and usage. Door opens smoothly. Would benefit from a clean.
A French gilt metal mantel clock the eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half-hours on a bell with an outside countwheel, the backplate stamped with the trademark of maker Japy Freres and retailers name J.A. Page, Paris, the round white enamel dial having black Roman numerals, blued-steel trefoil hands and signed for the retailer J.A. Page, Paris, the shaped gilt metal case having classical mounts and surmounted by a figure of an artist with easel, height 46cm.
French champleve enamel mantel clock, late 19th century, the enamelled urn surmount over a pierced fretwork ormolu band, enamelled pilasters flanking centre enamel face with arabic numerals and fleur de lys hands, over a tapered rectangular base on four shaped disk feet, rear movement stamped for Japy Freres, H36cm.
A FRENCH ORMOLU AND LIMOGES ENAMEL STYLE PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCKIn the Louis XVI style, circa 1880Modelled with a Bacchic goat-drawn chariot and cherub group, above an oval naturalistic ground, the porcelain frieze decorated in the round with Bacchic cherubs, on vine-cast feet, the 4 1/2in dial incorporated into the chariot wheel, with twelve enamel numerals, the twin train movement signed Japy Freres Paris and stamped 357, with countwheel strike on a bell54cm wide; 40cm highCONDITION REPORTWith two keys and pendulum. The clock movement will require a service. The case would benefit from a wash. The staff which one cherub holds is a screw fit and loose as the thread is worn.
A French brass mantel clock, circa 1890The 3" white enamel dial with Roman chapter, signed E.White, Paris and 20 Cockspur Street, London, the Japy Freres eight day movement striking on a coil gong, with pendulum and key.35cm highCondition:Case: Good with only minor/negligible signs of age and use.Dial: Some fine hairlines.Movement: Not running or striking but appears intact.Unless otherwise stated, all clocks are likely to have been serviced and/or repaired in their lifetime and may have had parts replaced. While a clock may be described as 'working' at the time of the report, they are not guaranteed for timekeeping and durability - it is advised that all clocks are inspected and serviced by a qualified horologist before full use.
Late 19th century gilt brass-mounted and green stained tortoiseshell boulle mantel clock with waisted cartouche case, with Japy Freres bell strike movement, no.13260, retailer's mark for Miller & Sons and CAF, the dial with white enamel panels having blue Roman numerals, 38cm high Condition ReportPlease see additional images
A 19th century French ormolu and Sevres style porcelain mantel clock modelled with two putti reclining against a flowering urn over the enamelled Roman dial and panels of amorini, Japy Freres eight day countwheel movement stamped also by Miroy Freres, 52cm wide, 13.5cm deep, 33cm high**conditionreport**Looks to be in good untouched condition, ormolu slightly matted but still with fair brightness, although oxidisation and dirt showing in the crevices, dial signed Prize Medal 1851 to the centre and with hairline cracks running down from 12 o'clock, porcelain plaques look good, some oxidisation spotting around the foot, movement looks complete but not tested for timekeeping, stamped Etablissement de Paris Miroy Freres as well as the Japy Freres stamp, comes with pendulum and associated winding key.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
TWO FRENCH ORMULU MANTEL CLOCKS, the figural eight day clocks each with a single figure and white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, both movements are stamped 'Japy Freres Medailles', comprising one clock with a male figure, black slate top and insert, back of the clock is stamped 'Brunfaut', height 32.5cm x width 32cm x depth 8.5cm, the other bears a female figure with quill, cross and harp, movement also stamped RS, height 29cm x width 30cm x depth 10.5cm (2) (Condition Report: generally appear ok, neither clock has a pendulum, so both are untested, male figural clock has a crack to the slate top and more extensive gilding wear, female figural clock has a couple of splits and repairs to metal, and a small loss to part of a leaf)
A French gilt bronze and porcelain mantel clock - late 19th century, the Japy Freres twin train, 8 day movement striking the half hours on a bell, no. 648, fronted by a celeste blue porcelain dial with white ovals with black Roman numerals, the centre painted with cupid and signed by the retailer Northfields of St John's Wood, the case with porcelain urn surmount over a porcelain panelled trunk and base with fluted, Vitruvian scroll and lappet borders flanked by bold foliate scroll brackets, raised on beaded toupie feet, 36.5cm high, with key, on a shaped, fluted giltwood base with ball feet.
A French gilt metal and pink marble mantel clock garnitureThe case surmounted by an urn with fruits and foliage finial, the 3.5in dial with Roman numerals, the twin train movement striking on a bell stamped Japy Freres, together with a pair of twin-handled amphora vases.The clock 29cm wide x 45cm high, the vases 36cm high (3)Condition:The clock has some repairs to the marble around the base with one small associated loss.Case: Some repairs to the marble around the base with one small associated loss.Dial: Good.Movement: Winds, runs and strikes.Accompaniements: Winding key present. The vases are good with minor signs of age.Unless otherwise stated, all clocks are likely to have been serviced and/or repaired in their lifetime and may have had parts replaced. While a clock may be described as 'working' at the time of the report, they are not guaranteed for timekeeping and durability - it is advised that all clocks are inspected and serviced by a qualified horologist before full use.
A French brass Mantle Clock, in the Indian style, the movement by Japy Freres, striking on a gong, the centre dome with an urn finial and a conforming urn to each corner above a brass turned column to each corner and a porcelain dial decorated with birds and flowers, and Arabic numerals, on a moulded step base, 30cms (12''). (1)
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