A FRENCH GILT METAL MANTEL CLOCK WITH PORCELAIN PANELS

A FRENCH GILT METAL MANTEL CLOCK WITH PORCELAIN PANELS CIRCA 1880, JAPY FRERES With eight-day bell striking movement, with Japy Freres maker's Grande D'Honneur award roundel and inscribed H J & Co, Paris to backplate, the case with urn finial above the drum movement and scrolls containing a pair of porcelain plaques, the shaped base with further plaque 31cm high Condition Report: Ovrall the gilt appears to have been refreshed overall, some light signs of discolouration, some old pitting, no bezels There is an associated winding key, there is a pendulum and it has the bell, Dreweatts have not tested the movement and cannot make any comments or guarantees as to accuracy or longevity - it is ticking when wound. Porcelain panels appear intact, some surface wear The lid of the urn is removable and this is where the key is presently stored Condition Report Disclaimer