DESCRIPTION:
Japy Freres, Paris, France, mantel clock for the Asian market, 8 days, time and gong strike, spring driven movement with Japy Freres Medal D'Or stamp in a brass case with decorative blue painted porcelain panels featuring Japanese garden motif and matching dial and insets and pendulum regulation through the dial above 12.
CONDITION:
the clock appears to be in original untouched condtion with one brass trim piece detached but preent. The porcelain panels are in very good conditon with no breaks or chips. The movement is a little loose and will need tightening and it ticks, but is dirty and the strike needs adjustment. With the recent popularity of Asian themed clocks and the growing Chinese market, this clock has great appeal.
ESTIMATE:
$1500
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$2000
PRICE SOLD:
$950
CIRCA: 1890
DIMENSIONS: 16in x 9.5in x 6.5in
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