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French rosewood portico two train mantel clock, the Japy Freres movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, the 4" silvered chapter ring enclosing an engine turned centre, within a pillared stepped case inlaid with foliate designs, 18" high (pendulum and key)

French brass two train mantel clock, the Japy Freres movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, the 3.5" white dial within an ornate baroque style rounded case pierced and applied with foliage and griffins, surmounted by a classical urn, 20.25" high (pendulum)

French black slate and gilt metal figural two train mantel clock, the Japy Freres movement striking on a bell, the 3.25" black dial within a pillar casing surmounted by the bronzed figure of a seated lady holding a scythe, upon a serpentine stepped base applied with gilt metal mounts, 18.75" high (no pendulum)

French black slate and red marble two train mantel clock, the Japy Freres movement striking on a gong, the 4" white dial inset into a classical pillar and sgraffito with gilded scrolling foliage, surmounted by a rounded arched cornice, 12.25" high (pendulum)

An Edwardian 8-day oak cased mantel clock with white enamel Roman dial, a Japy Freres movement, striking on a bell, with key and pendulum Location:

Franco/German mahogany and brass cased mantel clock, the movement by Japy Freres of Paris striking on a coiled gong, 43cm tall.  43cm Tall x 28cm wide x 23cm depth

A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BRASS AND PORCELAIN PANEL CLOCK, the caddy pediment with five turned finials, two turned columns to the front, the rectangular porcelain dial with silvered ground and gilded and enamelled in relief with foliage blossom, harebells, birds and a butterfly, white and black Arabic numerals, the two porcelain side panels with similar decoration, eight day movement, striking on a bell on the hour and half hour, the movement stamped Japy Freres and 3730 14.7, the pendulum also numbered 3730, on a stepped rectangular base with four flattened bun feet, height 34cm, with pendulum and key (Condition Report: clock winds, runs and chimes but was striking one hour ahead at time of report, the porcelain panels are all intact, there is some wear to the foliate engraving on the sloped section just below the dial, the paper lining inside the movement door has a couple of rips, otherwise in fairly good condition)

A LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK OF SHAPED CYLINDRICAL FORM, the circular top with seated cherub surmount above beaded and lotus leaf casting, the circular white enamel dial with Roman numerals, eight day movement with bell strike, chiming on the hour and half hour, the movement stamped for Japy Freres, the case cast with swags, foliate scrolls, concave fluted band above an open circular lotus leaf base with four circular feet and two side supports, clock height 34cm, with pendulum and key, together with an ebonised and velvet oval wooden stand and oval perspex dome, height 38cm (Condition Report: the clock, winds, runs and chimes on the correct hour, the dial has a number of chips to the enamel surrounding the winding holes, there are patches of wear to the gilding, the perspex dome is mounted and glued into a black rubber edging, therefore edge damage to the dome is not possible to assess but there are no visible cracks)

A late 19thC French slate mantel clock, circular brass dial with enamel chapter ring bearing Arabic numerals, Japy Freres and Cie eight day movement with coil strike, the case of architectural form, raised on four marble columns over a plinth base, with pendulum, 37cm wide.

A matched late 19th century French gilt brass and champlevé enamel clock garniturethe clock movement stamped for Japy Frereswith typical formalised foliate and strapwork coloured enamel decoration, the clock of arched rectangular form with elaborate domed corona and scrolling finial below a seated winged putto, the corners with freestanding spindle baluster supports, the front supports with further winged putto figures, the inverted breakfront moulded base on bun feet, the 3.5' gilt dial with Roman numerals and floriate centre, the brass twin train movement with Brocot type suspension striking on a bell with pendulum and winder; the garniture ornaments of twin angular handled covered pedestal urn form, on circular footed giltwood bases, the clock, 43m high, the urns and bases, 28cm high overall (3)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A third quarter French gilt brass mounted 'Boulle' marquetry inlaid carriage clockthe dial and movement signed Martin Baskett & Co., Cheltenham, the movement stamped with Japy Freres pastillethe rectangular case with allover foliate cut brass inlaid decoration on a scarlet ground with inset bevelled glazed panels and angular scrolling swing handle, the stepped base with foliate border mount, the 2.5' enamel dial with Roman numerals, the brass twin drum movement with platform lever escapement, the stamped and engraved backplate striking on a bell, 18cm high, 10.5cm wide, 9cm deepThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A LATE 19TH CENTURY BLACK SLATE MANTEL CLOCK, Japy Freres movement, bearing inscription 'Prince of Wales Theatre, Birmingham, presented to Miss M Chamberlain, on the occasion of her marriage, 28th May 1899', the case of architectural form with columns, carved foliate decoration, and brass friezes, the cream dial having black Arabic numerals, with pendulum, height 45cm x width 37cm x depth 15.5cm (1 + envelope) (Condition Report: runs and chimes intermittently, some chips to case)

A 19th Century French Belge noir clock garniture, the movement signed Japy Freres

LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH PORCELAIN AND ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK,the twin train eight day movement by Japy Freres, striking on a bell, the white enamel dial set with Roman numerals and inscribed 'Edward Bright, Paris', the drumhead with rose and ribbon cresting below a female bust finail over handpainted Sevres-style panels depicting floral sprays and two young ladies interspersed with classical putti, a gadrooned and beaded base and shell bracket feet, 31cm highCondition good to fair. Clock winds but not ticking at present. The surround is with wear throughout. With rust to key winds and hands. Chip and some hairlines to enamel dial. Back cover missing. Additional images now available.

A French bronze figural mantel clock, with two cherubs seated above the circular dial, with enamel numerals, the dial signed RIGLET A PARIS, with twin train movement, backplate stamped Japy freres MEDAILLE D'OR BREVETES, engraved RIGLET A PARIS and numbered 221, striking on a bell, lacking base, approx. 34cm high, 34.5cm wide, 12cm deep Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece offered for sale. Please refer to department for condition report

A French black slate and marble mantel clock, late 19th century, with architectural case on shaped plinth base, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, indistinctly signed to dial by retailer John J. Peters & Co., with twin train movement, the backplate stamped with pastille for Japy Freres et cie and numbered 243 and 44, missing bell and pendulum, no key, approx. 21cm high, 29cm wide, 16.5cm deep, together with a French black slate and marble timepiece, late 19th century, the case of plinth form, the black slate dial with variegated marble dial centre and gilt Roman numerals, signed in gilt to dial by retailer WILSON & GANDAR 392 STRAND and marked FABRIQUE PARIS, with gilt spade hands, having single train movement, with pendulum, approx. 18cm high, 16.5cm wide, 11.8cm deep (2)Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece offered for sale.Please refer to department for condition report

A French gilt metal and Sevres style porcelain mounted mantel clock, late 19th century, the movement stamped Japy Freres et Cie, the backplate and pendulum numbered 458, on giltwood and ebonised stand under a glass dome, with pendulum, with restoration receipt from W.F. Turk - Fine Antique Clocks, 2008, clock approx. 32cm high, 26.5cm wide, 11cm deep, dome and base approx. 42.5cm high totalPlease note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece offered for sale.Case: The case with surface scratches to gilt metal and with some losses of gilt. There are cracks to the reverse of the base. The central mount to base is slightly loose. There is scratching and rubbing to porcelain mounts. No cover to reverse of case. Dial: There are surface scratches and rubbing to gilt and flowers. The hands with scratches. Movement: The backplate with tarnishing and wear. The bell with scratches and dents. The bell strikes with a dull ring. The pendulum with scratches, dents, and tarnishing. Dome: With large vertical crack approx. 34cm which is secured with tape. There is surface dirt and scratching throughout. Base: The giltwood base with knocks scratches and losses to gilt. The velvet lining with wear and staining and fraying to rope border. The ebonised base with knocks and scratches.

19th Century French ormolu porcelain mounted mantel clock having matching dial with Roman numerals and two train movement striking on a bell, the movement stamped Japy Freres, including pendulum and key, on a gilt wood shaped base, 35cms high

Antique French Japy Freres White Slate Mantel Clock - 35x24x13cm

19th century onyx mantle clock fitted with a Japy Freres bell clock movement. Comes with pendulum. [39cm high]

An ornate onyx gilt-brass and champleve enamel 4-glass regulator clock, by Japy Freres of Paris, all-round inset bevel glass panels, 8-day movement striking on a gong with mercury filled regulator pendulum, recently serviced and in good working order, height 32cm

the 3" enamelled dial on an eight day Japy Freres movement striking half hourly to a bell, the case stamped Mourey, with Marley horse surmount and further scrolling floral decoration, on a gilt wood plinth and oval wooden base, under a glass dome, with pendulum and key, clock height 37cm, total height including dome and bases 54cm, width of oval base 47cm. ** **Dome broken with large hole. Some losses and repairs, one hand missing tip, regilded with some bubbling, appears to wind and strike OK but functionality not guaranteed.

the enamel 4 1/2" dial on an eight day movement striking on a bell, stamped Japy Freres, the white marble and gilt case with Classical motifs, surmounted by a cherub feeding a goat upon a naturalistic base, the sides and front with inset wood panels, with pendulum and key, height 54cm, width 44cm. ** Damage to dial including chips, crack through the marble, maker/retailer's name mostly worn off. Wooden panels are replacements for original porcelain ones. Functionality not guaranteed.

A FRENCH GILT-METAL MOUNTED PARIS PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK WITH JAPY FRERES MOVEMENT19th CenturyWith white enamel dial and blue Roman numerals, gilt metal case with scrolling serpent-capped front feet brackets either side of a female mask cartouche, inset with Sèvres style plaques to the front and sides, surmounted with an enamelled urn finial, with twin-train movement, 38cm highCondition Report:We have not had this working in the saleroom. One side panel with crack.  Gilt case and mounts generally in good order; one leaf on the finial is bent inwards and urn handles loose. Slight evidence of rust on the dial. Would benefit from a clean and professional service. 

S. Marti, Paris, a decorative brass 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 the blanc roulant maker S. Marti et Cie, the round white enamel dial having black Arabic numerals and decorative floral swags, with blued steel moon hands, the decorative cast-brass case with applied mouldings, lions-head handles to the sides and surmounted by a cast-brass urn, height 44cm.Biography Samuel Marti is recorded at Le Pays de Montbéliard, Paris in circa 1860 making blanc-roulants, with workshops in the south of France in Montbéliard, having set-up in 1839 with Georges Moser at 13 Orleans-Marais. Marti joined Japy Freres and Roux in 1863 to market their movements to such firms as L'Epee from their address at Rue Vieille-du-Temple.

A French ormolu mantel clock, the eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell with the backplate stamped with the trademark of the maker of the blanc-roulant Japy Freres and numbered 387, the white enamel dial with blue Roman numerals and decorative gilt-brass hands, the ormolu case having a breakfront moulding to the base, applied ormolu mounts and surmounted by an urn, height 37.5cm.Biography For details of Japy Freres see lot number 653

A French Brass Champleve Enamel Striking Mantel Clock, circa 1890, case elaborately decorated throughout with multi-coloured champleve enamel, surmounted by an urn shaped finial, bow shaped bevelled side glass panels, 3-1/2-inch gilt coloured dial with Arabic numerals, twin barrel movement striking on a gong, movement backplate stamped Japy Freres, champleve enamel twin tube mercury pendulum38cm highBrass surfaces are discoloured, minor chips to the enamel, but otherwise the enamel is in good condition, front and back glass panels with chips to the corners, back left hand side foot has come away and needs securing (this foot is still present with the clock), dial markers are rubbed, movement is complete but needs cleaning, with pendulum, mercury is missing in one of the pendulum tubes.

FRENCH SLATE & RED MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK, with spelter mounted knight finial, 8-day Japy Freres movement, 62cm high overallComments: case parts loose.clock

French Eight-Day Gilt Brass and Champleve Mantel Clock Late 19th Century French mantel clock, 8 day Japy Freres stamped movement striking on a single bell, brocot suspension, backplate stamped 'R&C London & Paris' (Richard & Cie). Ormolu and champleve enamelled dial with black roman numerals, gilt brass case with multicoloured champleve decoration, four pillars and three cherub figures, standing on four adjustable ormolu disk feet. With pendulum and key.42cm highOrmolu cherub figures in good order and finials complete. Champleve enamel work in good condition, some scuffs, scratches and small dents to the gilt brass body. Some surface dirt and loss of gilt finish on the dial. The clock ticks but stops after around 15 minutes, it also strikes on the half hour and hour, we cannot guarantee it keeps time accurately. Striking hammer has been re-soldered and is loosely attached and sometimes rotates when striking the bell. Please view all images.

A French ormalu mantel clock, the striking movement stamped Japy Freres, the square case surmounted by a greyhound, to a rectangular base with scroll feet, height 15.5ins

A 19th Century French 8 day mantel clock with ormolu Demeter figural top, alabaster with brass banding Japy Freres, Arabic dial, clock height 40cm, dome height 49cm, figure a/f

A 19th Century French ormolu figural mantel clock, surmounted by a maiden, scroll and foliate design, pink porcelain face, case stamped I. PH. MOUREY, Japy Freres movement, with glass dome and ebonised wood base, 32cm tall x 28cm wide, dome 40cm tall, pendulum

A 19th Century French mantel timepiece, ormolu case with pink and white porcelain face and lower panel, enriched with gilt, scroll feet, Japy Freres movement, 29cm tall, with pendulum

A 19th Century French ormolu mantel clock of Architectural form with Sevres style porcelain face panels and vase top finial, two train movement, Roman numerals, Japy Freres movement, 47cm tall x 30cm wide, with pendulum

A French gilt metal and enamelled clock garniture, in Louis XVI style, the 8.5cm circular dial with Roman numerals in white reserves on a blue celeste ground, the base with oval panels decorated in 'pate-sur-pate' with musical trophies and portraits, twin winding holes, striking on a bell, the movement by Japy Freres, the case with domed top, conforming three light candelabras, with standard bearer finials, the clock 35cm high, the candelabras 39cm high,c.1860

Phillipe H Mourey (P.H. Mourey) three piece clock garniture set French, 19th Century, gilt metal clock, the porcelain face, decorated with enamel painted Roman numerals, marked Japy Freres and Co, impressed numbers 11240 200 to the reverse of the movement, the case excluding the base and dome is 41cm high, including the base and dome it measures 53cm high overall, the candlesticks of a similar design with powder blue and floral decorated porcelain panels and decorated with cherubs, 30.5cm high overall (3) Overall wear, marks and scratches as expected. We have not had the clock running since it has been with us, but the vendor recalls it does work. Some areas possibly repainted and has been maintained. We do not think the base/dome is original to the clock. Urn on top of the clock is bent/mis-shapen and leaning. Minor chips to the rim of the dome. Chips to the porcelain on the candlesticks. As this is not currently working we would recommend having it serviced.

A late 19thC French slate and spelter mantel clock for Henry Marc, Paris, circular enamel dial bearing Roman numerals, eight day movement by Japy Freres et Cie with bell strike, the case of urn form with a Roman oil map finial, flanked by a Roman lady modelled seated reading a book, a recumbent hound at her feet, on a shaped slate base with handles cast as the heads of a king, raised on scroll feet, with pendulum and key, 44cm wide. By repute: bought from an estate sale at Estwell Hall.

A French Gilded Spelter and Alabaster Figural Mantel Clock, The Drum Movement by Japy Freres, 37cms Wide

A late Victorian black slate cased mantel clock with flanking lion mask ring handles and Japy Freres eight day bell striking movement

A French gilt-bronze and alabaster mantel clock, 19th century, modelled as a young man holding a broom and a bunch of flowers in front of floral background, on stepped gilt-bronze mounted base, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, the twin train eight day movement stamped with pastille for Japy Freres, stamped A.C & B PARIS 1514, striking a bell, with pendulum and winder, 35cm high, 40cm wide Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee working order or time keeping of any automatic, mechanical, quartz or other timepiece.Case: Wear to include: tarnishing and scratches to mounts. The young man is slightly loose and broom handle is bent and has hole to reverse of head. One of the birds to the base is loose but still attached, the other is missing base under the bird and is therefore sitting approx. 1cm above alabaster and the foot below is loose. One of the hanging chains to the front of the base is missing. There is engrained dirt to alabaster base and chips to edges. Dial: Dirt throughout and minor rubbing to numerals. Movement: Movement is not secured to the case and can therefore be removed without needing to unscrew. Needs re-attaching. Some minor tarnishing to backplate, movement, pendulum and bell. Clock is overwound.

A 19th Century French brass mantel striking clock. Having a finial to top, stepped geometric repeating pattern underneath. With threading detail to edge, ebonised chapter ring. Raised and supported on curved decorated scroll type feet. Stamped 32202 Japy Freres. Measures approx. 32cm tall. 

Japy Freres & Co, a French brass cased mantel/table clock, the 8-day twin drum movement striking on a bell, the enamelled chapter ring with arabic markers and embossed brass centre, approx. 25 cm x 25 cm x 37 cm h - the movement for restoration/incomplete brass case good undamaged but tarnished with age, the movement lacking bell/pendulum/key, dirty and untested

Part bronze Louis XVI-style cartel clock, with mark on clockwork Japy Freres et Cie Beaucourt France, 1893-1921, h. 57 cm.Deels bronzen cartelklok in Louis XVI-stijl kast, bekroond met vaas, Frankrijk 19e eeuw, uurwerk gemerkt met handelslogo van Japy Freres et Cie Beaucourt France, 1893-1921, h. 57 cm.

Wall clock with brass inlay, clockwork stamped Japy Freres, France 1880, h. 43, w. 43 cm.Wandklok in zwartlak kast met koperen ingelegde hoeken, uurwerk gestempeld Japy Freres, Frankrijk ca. 1880, h. 43, br. 43 cm.

A circa 1900 French ormolu and enamel decorated four glass mantel clock, the circular Arabic dial signed by the retailer Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company of Regent Street, London, having twin winding holes for a brass eight-day Japy Freres movement striking on a gong, the case flanked by twin guilloche pink and red enamel and further jewelled pilasters, with matching dial, h.31cm

A 19thC black slate and marble mantel clock by Japy Freres. 29.5 h x 38cm w.

A SPELTER AND VARIEGATED RED MARBLE CLOCK GARNITURE RETAILED BY TETART OF BOULOGNE AND DESIGNED BY LOUIS AND FRANCOIS MOREAU, THE CLOCK MOVEMENT BY JAPY FRERES COUNTWHEEL STRIKING ON A BELL, A WATER NYMPH RECLINES UNDER THE CLOCK FACE WHICH HAS ARABIC NUMERALS, THE BALUSTER SIDE PIECES WITH CUPIDS CLIMBING UP THE SIDES WITH THE AID OF FLOWERING VINES, THE CLOCK. H 45cms.

A 19th C. FRENCH BRASS MANTLE CLOCK SURMOUNTED BY A RING HANDLED URN, THE DIAL WITH ENAMEL NUMERAL SHIELDS, THE JAPY FRERES MOVEMENT STRIKING ON A BELL, THE CASE. 44.5cms.

Japy Freres gilt metal and Sèvres or similar painted porcelain mantel clock garniture decorated with birds in a naturalistic setting, height 36cm

A FRENCH GILT METAL AND INSET PORCELAIN CLOCK GARNITURE,19th century, the Japy Freres twin barrel movement striking on a bell, the porcelain dial with Roman numerals and central vignette of a pair of lovers inscribed "A. M. Vienner Blackpool Soutphport (sic)", the stepped oblong case with urn surmount and green ground porcelain panels depicting putti and flowers, on scrolled feet, 17" high, on gilt wood stand under glass dome, 22 1/2" overall, ensuite with a pair of urns (Illustrated) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Generally very good condition, no tarnish to gilding and all porcelain panels intact, gilt stands very good with unfaded velvet, split to main glass dome, other two very good, circular rear access panel to clock missing

Russel & Son of Liverpool Mantel Clock w/a French Japy Freres Movement

Japy Freres Brass Mantel Clock

PortaluhrFrankreich 19. Jh. Klassizistischer Aufbau mit ebonisiertem Holzsockel und Giebel, getragen von zwei schlanken Alabastersäulen. Dazwischen die Uhrentrommel. Emailliertes Ziffernblatt in Messingring hinter Glas mit römischen Stundenzahlen. Rundes Messingplatinenwerk mit Pendel an Fadenaufhängung und Schlüsselaufzug. Schlag zur vollen und halben Stunde auf Glocke. Auf der Platine Herstellermarke Japy Freres et Ci sowie Nummerierung 1359. Größe ca. 27 x 10 cm, Höhe ca. 37 cm. Läuft an, Schlag löst aus. Holz teils berieben, hintere Abdeckung fehlt. Schlüssel anbei.

Empire TischuhrFrankreich 19. Jh. Metall. Korpus in Form eines quadratischen Turmes, gekrönt von einem Adler. Rundes Emmailleziffernblatt mit blauen, aufgemalten arabischen Stundenzahlen und einer Sonne. Rundes Messingplatinenwerk mit Schlüsselaufzug. Schlag auf Glocke zur vollen und halben Stunde. Auf der Platine Herstellermarke Japy Freres und Nummerierung 2303. Größe ca. 19 x 19 cm, Höhe ca. 40 cm. Gewicht ca. 6,8 kg. Pendel und Pendelaufhängung fehlen, Schlag löst aus, Hammer bewegt sich aber nicht. Schlüssel anbei.

A Late 19th/Early 20th Century French Brass Cased Three-Piece Clock Garniture, the clock by Japy Freres, no. 77972, the 3.5ins diameter cream enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals and embossed brass dial centre, to the eight day two train movement striking on a bell, contained in ornate cast brass case of shaped and moulded outline, with leaf capped fleur-de-lis cresting and moulded sides, on turned feet, 20.75ins high, and a pair of matching five light candelabra, 22ins high Provenance: Lot 1125, The Canterbury Auction Galleries, 30/11/20

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.From the Leslie Southall Collection.

L. Charvet, Lyon and Japy Freres: a 19th Century red marble mantel clock, the circular dial with roman numerals, two train movement numbered 1072/48, striking on the hour and half-hour, the shaped case with lion mask and ring handles, with pendulum and winding key, 38 x 24cms high.From the Leslie Southall Collection.

A late 19th century French automaton clock in the form of a ship's deckAndre Romain Guilmet and Japy Freres, Paris, Number 1579The case depicting a ship's captain at the wheel and a mate on the rear deck of an iron clad ship, the captain moving with the pendulum to give the impression of steering the vessel, with other cast nautical apparatus on the deck and brass covered portholes to the sides, all supported on a black marble base with block feet. The centre of the cabin set with the brass Roman clock dial with blued steel hands.The twin spring barrel movement with Brocot escapement and modified integral pendulum, the back plate stamped Medaille D'Or GLT Bte SGDG Paris and slightly lower Japy Freres Cie Med D'Honneur. 31cms (12ins) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare late 19th century French gilt and patinated brass automata Industrial steam hammer clock garnitureGuilmet, ParisThe centrepiece based on an industrial steam hammer, and mounted with a 3inch silvered dial with applied Roman numerals over the silvered hammer traversing up and down in time with the pendulum, mounted between two large supports with attendant workman standing on a platform to the left-hand side, all raised on a stepped slate base with brass block feet, together with the original side pieces based on mills, or roller presses, with twin candle sconces on threaded supports, both raised on matching stepped slate plinths. The clock movement stamped GLT, Medaille D'Or, SGDG, Paris and further stamped Japy Freres 923 striking on a bell. The clock 45cms (17.5ins) high, the side pieces 16cms (10.25ins) high (3)Footnotes:Comparative Literature: Roberts, D. (1999) Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks. Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, Figure 22-19, page 260.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare second half of the 19th century automata novelty mystery 'Magician' mantel clockThe clock movement by Japy Freres, numbered 839.Surmounted by the standing brass automata figure of an exotic magician with head-dress, impressive moustache, necklaces, tied robe and mules, he is able to raise his arms and is articulated at the base of his neck in order to bow in acknowledgement of his performances. Before him stands a table on turned legs set on the main clock body in gilt and lacquered brass with applied scroll mounts to the front corners over a fancy base. The 3.5-inch white enamel Roman dial with minute track and fancy trefoil hands. The spring driven movement with outside countwheel strike on a bell, the backplate stamped Japy Freres 839 and further signed in gothic script h.A.(sic). Pendulum lacking, ideal for restoration. 40cms (15.75ins) high.Footnotes:This ingenious clock shows the magician apparently making different objects appear and disappear. The interchanging props are a white dice, a red apple and a yellow bun. There is also a blank option in which the object is shown to 'disappear' all together.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com