Japy Fréres & Cie Clock with Garniture
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
second half of the 19th century
This mantel clock set, attributed to the manufacturer Japy Fréres & Cie, dates to the second half of the 19th century. , including a base and entablature adorned with acanthus leaf decoration.
The top of the case is surmounted by a sculptural group consisting of an antique-style female figure holding grapes and a companion putto. Below the dial, a stone insert is incorporated into the casing. The black stone dial displays Roman numerals in a gold-coloured finish, although the inscription is rubbed and illegible. The timepiece is driven by a round brass plate movement, utilizing a pendulum on a spring suspension and a key-winding mechanism.
It strikes on a bell at the hour and half-hour. The set includes two matching amphora-shaped side pieces. The total combined weight of the three-piece set is approximately 16.3 kilograms.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- Second half of the 19th century
- Type
- Mantel clock with side pieces (garniture)
- Maker
- Japy Fréres & Cie
- Country
- France
- Dimensions
- Clock: 44 x 18 x 65 cm; Side pieces: 18 x 14 x 52 cm
- Total Weight
- 16.3 kg
- Serial Number
- 366 52 1
- Place recorded
- France
- Maker / attribution
- Japy Fréres & Cie
Design
- Visible features
- • The dial is black stone with gold Roman numerals. • The sculptural top features a female figure with grapes and a putto. • The set includes two amphora-shaped side pieces. • The clock movement is a round brass plate type.
- Movement and Dial
- The timepiece features a black stone dial integrated with gold-coloured Roman numerals to denote the hours. The dial bears an inscription, though it is currently rubbed and considered illegible. The clock is powered by a round brass plate movement. Functional mechanisms include a pendulum mounted on a spring suspension system and a key-winding arrangement. The clock is designed to strike on a bell, marking both the full hour and the half-hour. The manufacturer's mark and the serial numbering 366 52 1 are located on the movement plate.
- Case and Aesthetics
- The clock case is constructed from metal and shaped in a curved design influenced by Baroque styling. The structure incorporates an ornamental base and an entablature featuring detailed acanthus leaf decoration. A notable feature of the upper casing is a figurative sculpture depicting an antique-style female figure holding grapes, accompanied by a putto. Below the clock face, a stone insert is present. Accompanying the clock are two amphora-shaped side pieces, often referred to as beisteller. These side pieces share the same metal construction and aesthetic design language as the primary clock case, including decorative bases.
- Condition and Function
- The auction description indicates that the clock is currently operational, noting that it starts upon handling and the striking mechanism triggers as intended. The items are sold in the condition shown in the provided photographs. Due to the nature of the lot, shipping is not provided, and the auction house suggests the use of a third-party forwarding agency for transport.
Identification
- Serial number
- 366 52 1
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The inscription on the dial is rubbed and rendered illegible.
- Research required: The auction description does not confirm the material composition of the metal case beyond being metallic.