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Click here to subscribeJAPY FRERES GILDED BRASS CASED MANTEL CLOCK, late 19th Century French, the case with central disc finial and conforming corner finials, turned side columns flanking the rectangular porcelain dial painted with blue tits, flowers and butterfly, black Arabic numerals, the 8-day movement striking on a gong, stamped 'Japy Freres' and numbered 9378, 31cms H
19th Century French gilt and porcelain-mounted mantel clock, Japy Freres, 3-inch cellular Roman dial with painted landscape to centre, two-train bell-striking movement numbered 64106, with urn surmount, 35cm high, on giltwood base, with ebonised plinth and glass dome, 47cm high (overall), with key and pendulum
JAPY FRERES. A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ENGRAVED STRIKING CARRIAGE CLOCK the brass corniche case with coloured engraved floral decoration enclosing bevelled glass panels and a white enamel dial with Roman numerals fronting an eight-day spring driven movement with original lever escapement striking the hours/half hours on a bell - comes with winding key and carrying case17cm high handle up
A Louis VXI style ormolu cased wall clock, late 19th century, the rococo style case cast with a cherub figure extending to foliate scrolls, encasing the 11cm white enamelled dial, applied with Roman and Arabic numerals, along with the two train movement stamped Japy Freres, striking on a saucer bell, 46cm high
A late 19th Century gilt metal and porcelain rounded French Mantel Clock Garniture, the movement by Japy Freres, striking on a steel bell, the case surmounted with a porcelain urn with pineapple finial above a circular decorated porcelain dial with Roman numerals. Signed W. Hillard, Paris, crested with a ribbon bow on four porcelain Portico supports on conforming base, 38cms h (15"), together with a pair of matching two branch, three light Candelabra, 38cms (15"). (3)
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)
A 19th Century French gilt metal Mantel Clock, the movement by Japy Freres #1823, the oval case crested with a floral decorated porcelain panel above a circular porcelain dial decorated with flowers and with Roman numerals raised on a gilt stand under a glass dome, 29cms (11 1/2") approx. (1)
FRENCH BLACK SLATE MANTEL CLOCK LATE 19TH CENTURY with bronzed figural surmount, the enamel dial set with Roman numerals and flanked by relief panels, with eight day Japy Freres movement, raised on cast paw feet47cm highQty: 1Not in working order, has been overwound, mechanism will require attention; chips and losses, see images
GOOD FRENCH JAPONISME CLOCK GARNITURE LATE 19TH CENTURY with two train eight day Japy Freres movement striking on a coil, the painted enamel dial set with Arabic numerals, the domed case with pineapple to urn finial, set with hand-painted porcelain panels decorated with birds and foliage in the Japanese taste, beaded and acanthus gilt metal borders, the block base with central mask, on four bun feet, with similiarly decorated white metal side urnsQty: 3Silvered and gilt metal; surface scratches, scuffs and rubbing to silvering and gilding; some small chips and dents; tarnish, some oxidisation and pitting to metal; not currently running when wound, assume mechanism will require attention; additional images available; clock 42.5cm high, garniture 28cm high
French 8 day gilt metal mantle clock and gilt wood stand. A lovely decorative clock with turquoise enamel panels .3 1/2" porcelain dial with Roman numerals centre decorated with butterflies and flowers. The two train French movement striking the hours and half hours. Back plate stamped Japy Freres serial number 9296. Pendulum also stamped with the same number. Contained in a gilt case with swags flowers and enamel panels to the front of two lovers and sides of water gardens. On the top a turquoise urn topped with a pineapple. Raised on four scroll legs.Dimensions 15 1/2" x 8" x 5" Condition report. Good condition. No cracks to the enamel work found. Movement ticking but not fully tested.
An aesthetic movement ebonised clock, c.1880, in the manner of Lewis Foreman Day, attributed to Howell James & Co., London, with French eight-day gong striking movement by Japy Freres, the blue and white dial with arabic numerals indistinctly signed, the ebonised case of stilted form, with pendulum and winding key, 56cms high.NB:A very similar model of this clock is illustrated and described on the website of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, CFirc.662-1972 (1999), with the design attributed to Day and the movement Howell James & Co.
Japy Freres, A late 19th Century French gilt metal clock garnitum, the clock with urn shaped finial and foliate garlands, two griffins sat on top frame with Roman numerals to the dial, drum movement by Japy Freres, with hand painted polychrome panel of a couple, raised on a stepped foliate base and scrolled feet, 44 x 54cm high, flanked by cassolets, the pierced finial over twin scrolled handles raised on stepped foliate bases, 40cm high.
A late 19th century French gorge cased carriage clock with alarm and hour repeatFrançois-Arsène Margaine, Paris. Retailed by J. E. Caldwell and Co., Philadelphia, No. 11728Surmounted by a rippled handle above a large escapement observation window, the moulded cornice over bevelled glass panels supported by four grooved uprights, on a moulded base. The white enamel Roman dial signed for the retailer J. E. Caldwell & Co Philadelphia over Made in France, with blued steel moon hands, and subsidiary Arabic alarm dial. The triple spring barrel movement with silvered and jewelled English lever platform escapement and cut and compensated bimetallic balance, the lower edge of the backplate stamped 11728 with Margaine's beehive trademark. Ticking, striking and alarming. 19cms (7ins) highFootnotes:According to contemporary trade directories, Margaine was listed in 1869 as a clock maker, wheel cutter and mechanic. That same year, he received a patent for an alarm mechanism for miniature carriage clocks. A year later, in 1870, he was no longer mentioned as cutting wheels, and by 1873 he was being listed strictly as a clockmaker, registering his well known beehive trademark the following year.He was renowned for making high quality, high-end clocks, with unique handles, though catalogues from his workshop indicate that he produced a wide range of carriage clocks from a timepiece only clock through to grande sonnerie with month, day and moon dials. The choice of case was equally diverse from a standard Anglaise case through to a gorge or bambu case with either Limoges or Cloisonne panels. It seems that the majority of the movements would have been bought in rough form from eminent makers and companies (such as Japy freres), whereas the case and dial would be made in Margaine's workshop. In addition to the above-mentioned alarm patent, he also received two patents for carriage clock case ornamentation, including a method of decoration which involved solid-coloured sides overlaid with pierced panels. A further two patents were also gained; one for a carriage clock remontoir escapement and another for an 'improved' carriage clock striking mechanism. The lowest serial number found is 444 and the highest is 20879, suggesting a potential output over his career of more than 20,000 clocks.He died in 1915; there is some evidence that his business was taken over by Henri Doffe, a graduate of the Parisian horological school, l'Ecole de l'Horlogerie de Paris that Margaine helped to start in 1881. It remains unknown if Doffe wound up or continued the business, either under Margaine's name or his own.Wotruba, T. (2014) 'The Horological World of François Arsène Margaine', Antiquarian Horology, Vol. 35 (2), pgs. 807-826.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Late 19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock Late 19th century Black Forest mantel clock, French 8-day Japy Freres movement striking on a single bell with an outside countwheel, backplate stamped with makers mark and numbered 3558, carved dial with brass Roman numerals, the carved case with four birds on a rocky outcrop surrounded by leaves and other foliage.49cm wide, 23cm deep, 56cm highClock movement and detached bell require repair and/or restoration, the movement does strike on the hour and half hour, it also ticks but not for a prolonged period. A couple of breaks to the carved leaves on the case. Comes with key.
TWO BLACK SLATE AND MARBLE MANTEL CLOCKS, one having an ornate finial, foliate decoration, and black Arabic numerals to dial, standing on two front lion paw feet, and two plain back feet, height 46cm x width 26cm x depth 14.5cm, the other clock having blue Roman numerals on its dial, both movements are stamped Japy Freres, with two pendulums (2 + 2 pendulums) (Condition Report: both require some attention but appear generally ok, the former clock winds and attempts to chime - the hammer does not quite strike the bell, missing the part that the pendulum hangs from, damage to the metal base of finial, no 3047 scratched into the back, the latter clock has been overwound, though chimes when the hands are moved, having a crack to the dial and an area of loss to one top back corner)
A French gilded brass and glass timepiece, of tall rectangular form, the top with flaming urn and torch finial, with acanthus scrolls to each corner and hoof feet, the white dial with blue roman numerals and red minute dial, the movement marked Japy Freres and with number 17267, 44cm high Condition Report:Wind and ticks, rubbing and oxidisation to gilding. Has key and pendulum
Large French marble mantel clock, architectural form, Japy Freres cylinder movement striking on a gong, circular ivorine dial with Arabic numerals, signed F Cowley, width 37.5cm, height 37cm.Condition report:The pendulum is present. The movement is ticking and chiming, although no guarantee can be made for prolonged use/ time keeping.
An early 20th century Argentan open-face keyless Colombophile pocket watch, by Japy Freres & Cie, retailed by Henry Martens, case width 66mm, working order, in fitted leather travelling caseMovement – currently workingDial - 1 restored chip between 1 and 2 along with several hairline cracksGlass - cleanHands - goodCase - light surface wear and minor abrasions with 2 small dents on casebackCrown - hands adjust smoothly
19th century French Boulle work clock by Japy Freres with striking 8 day movement, the gilded brass dial with enamel numerals, in a rococo red tortoiseshell and brass Boulle work case, with key and pendulum. 44cm high.Movement is clean and moves freely, tick is even, it appears to be in working order, although we have had it going for any period of time.
KLEINE CARTELUHR, Frankreich, ende 19. Jh., Bronze, Korpus dekoriert mit Akanthusblättern und Lorbergirlanden, unten ein verglastes Pendelfenster, Werk mit Federaufhängung und Schlag auf Glocke zur vollen und halben Stunde, Werk auf der Rückplatine gestempelt: „JAPY FRERES MED[aile] D'HONNEUR.“. HxBxT: 31,5/25/15 cm. Leichte Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren, rest, erg., Werk im Kurztest funktionstüchtig.| SMALL CARTEL CLOCK, France, end of the 19th century, bronze, the corpus decorated with acanthus leaves and laurel garlands, a glazed pendulum window at the bottom, the movement with spring suspension and striking on the bell on the hour and half hour, the movement stamped on the back plate: "JAPY FRERES MED[aile] D'HONNEUR.". HxWxD: 31,5/25/15 cm. Slight signs of age and wear, rest, erg., movement functional in short test.
French - late 19th century 8-day miniature longcase in a Yew wood case, with an enclosed drum movement on a shaped and waisted trunk with a raised panel to the front, plinth with a recessed panel raised on ogee bracket feet, enamel dial with roman numerals, minute markers and steel moon hands within a cast brass bezel and bevelled glass, twin train Japy freres Parisian rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement striking the hours and half hours on a bell. With a cylinder pendulum and key.Dimensions: Height: 71cm Length/Width: 20cm Depth/Diameter: 13cm
A SEVRES STYLE CLOCK GARNITURE the clock with turquoise porcelain dial and panels, one painted with a couple in an interior, the movement stamped Japy Freres and with C&S over a crown and numbered 12761, together with a pair of urn garnitures, 40cm high Condition Report:has key and pendulum, does not wind, top of urn finial smashed but we do have most of the pieces
Napoleon III CarteluhrFrankreich 19. Jh. Bronze. Zylinderförmiger Korpus mit nach oben und unten wachsendem, floralem Dekor im Rokokostil. Rundes Emailleziffernblatt hinter gewölbtem Glas mit blauen, römischen Stundenzahlen und arabischer Minuterie. Unter der Zwölf bezeichnet Comptoir General H. Riondet. Rundes Messingplatinenwerk mit Pendel an Federaufhängung und Schlag zur vollen und halben Stunde auf Glocke. Auf der Platine gemarkt Japy Freres und nummeriert. Größe ca. 30 x 12 cm, Höhe ca. 56 cm. Läuft an, Schlag löst aus, Schlüssel anbei. Zustand wie abgebildet.
A 19th century French ormolu mantle clock, with Japy Freres two train striking movement, complete with pendulum. Height 36 cm, width 42 cm, depth 14 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The movement winds on both trains and appears to be ticking away and striking when manually advanced. The dial is in generally good order but does have hairline fractures between numerals I and II. We have the pendulum and a key. The clock case is in generally good order retaining much of the original gilding. There is some discolouration and some loss to the gilding in areas. The porcelain panel is undamaged.
French boulle clock, the waisted case surmounted by a scrolling urn mount with brackets, the clock having a white porcelain face, 90mm white enamel face with blue Roman numerals and sixty minute chapter ring and gilt hands. The clock having a brass Japy Freres movement with medal winner medallion nr 1590, approx 35 cms h, complete with pendulum and winding key.
Große Bronze Kaminuhr, Caesar, Frankreich 19. Jahrhundert, bronze french mantel clock 19th century,Frankreich Mitte 19. Jahrhundert, Bronze, große sitzende Figur des römischen Kaisers Gaius Iulius Caesar als Schriftsteller, mit reicher Verzierung und Puttenmotiven, Emailezifferblatt mit röm. Ziffern mit Glastür, mechanisches Uhrwerk mit Halbstundenschlag, gemarkt Japy Freres Medaille d'or, Werknr. 291, Pendel anbei, H 42,5 cm x B 52 cm x T 15 cm, Gewicht 15,5 kg, läuft und schlägt, Rückdeckel defekt, Gebr.
Tischuhr / Boulleuhr, Frankreich 19. Jahrhundert, french mantel clock 19th century,Frankreich 19. Jahrhundert, Holzgehäuse rot gefasst, Bronzeverzierungen, H 50,5 cm x B 23 cm x T 14 cm, Emaillezifferblatt, arab. Ziffern, gewölbtes Uhrenglas, mechanisches Uhrwerk mit Halbstundenschlag, gemarkt Paris Japy Freres, Werknr. 30567, Pendel und Schlüssel vorhanden, Gehäuse optisch mit Mängeln, Uhrwerk läuft und schlägt jedoch ohne Garantie
Jugendstil Tischuhr mit BeistellernBrüniertes , gebürstetes Kupfer/Messinggehäuse mit Dekorgravur und ebonisierten Ziffern. Ovale facettierte Pendellinse, Originalpendel. 2 stilistisch passende Beisteller. (Tagewerk mit Halbstundenschlag auf Glocke) - Werk Marke Japy-Freres Paris Modelnummer 17999. Höhe 36cm - Niederlande/Frankreich ca. um 1920. z2
A French Louis Boulle tortoise shell style mantle clock and matching candlestick garniture. 8 day French two train movement striking on a bell, serial number 6196 engraved on the backplate Planchou Paris and stamped makers mark Japy Freres. A 4" convex porcelain dial with roman numerals and Arabic minutes. Unreadable name on the dial but Paris is just readable above 6 o'clock. Fine brass hands, a case brass bezel with convex glass. A wooden case veneered in tortoise shell and adorned with lovely brass guilt castings, raised on four cast feet.Dimensions Clock 16" x 8" x 6"Condition report Good condition needs a clean and movement a service. Movement not tested hair crack to dial at 6 o clock.
A 19th century French boulle mantel clock, the 14 cm dial with silvered chapter ring, the red tortoiseshell and gilt brass case with ormolu mounts, Old Father Time above the dial, cherub surmount, Napoleon oval plaque to the base with Thuret signature above, glazed side panels, the movement signed Ls. Moinett and with Japy Freres stamp, no pendulum or bell, 47cm. Thuret is listed in Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the world by Brian Loomes as working in Paris circa 1855-1900. Louis Moinet (1768-1853), worked with the esteemed clockmaker, Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823) as his technical secretary and was a highly esteemed horologist, inventor, scholar and as a maker of precision instruments became President of the Chronometry Society in Paris.
French black and red marble two train mantel clock, the Japy Freres movement striking on a gong, the 3.75" black slate chapter ring enclosing a recessed gilded centre signed Lyons, Exeter, within a pillared stepped case surmounted by a triangular and scrolling pediment, 12.25" high (pendulum)
A late 19th century French brass mantel clock, with Japy Freres bell strike movement, no. 21718, retailer's mark for Miller & Sons and 'CAF', the gilt dial with husk rosette decoration and enamel Roman numeral inserts, the ornate balloon case with pineapple finial, grotesque masks, shells and gadrooned borders, on ornate bracket feet, 14½in. (36.8cm.) high. * Condition: Winds and runs, strikes correctly. Gilt wear throughout. Enamel numerals all in good condition.Small chip to edge of bevelled glass.