1912 French Carriage Clock by Japy Frères & Cie

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Description

Patented French carriage clock called “Le Français”. The four-leaf clover design features a beautiful top handle and a Roman numeral … Read more Patented French carriage clock called “Le Français”. The four-leaf clover design features a beautiful top handle and a Roman numeral dial, covered with smooth glass that preserves air bubbles. This rare clock has a carved and chased nickel-plated cast steel case. The watch's white dial displays Roman numerals and a second dial at the bottom. On the back of the clock are winding keys and the inscriptions "Déposé Breveté" and "Réveil Fonctionne". The maker's mark is on the back plate of the movement.
Type: Mantel Clock, Alarm Clock, Carriage Clock
Brand: Japy Frères & Cie
Materials: Sculpted and chiseled nickel-plated cast steel, Brass, Glass
Working condition
General condition: some wear of the nickel coating. The alarm cannot be stopped after it rings. The clock is in excellent running order, and the alarm works correctly. However, since it is an antique, it is being sold with no warranty or guarantee of accuracy. The mechanism is in excellent working condition, disassembled, cleaned, and oiled.
Dimensions:
7" (18 cm) to the top of the brass handle
5" wide
3" deep
Weight: 1460 gr
The item is in working order. However, since it is an antique, it is being sold with no warranty or guarantee of accuracy. The clock is not being sold as a time-measuring device, but as a unique antique artifact of unrivaled beauty as an interior decorative item.

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