A French gilt and patinated bronze clock and garniture
Late 19th/early 20th Century
Dial signed: Japy Frares Cie / Med. D'honneur; Further stamped: E.P Lepsse 5424
Surmounted by a patinated bronze figure of Psyche and Cupid over white porcelain dial partially signed for maker over a cloud form base with rose highlights over a breakfront base with floral swags raised on toupie feet, each five-light candalabrum with gilt bronze bobeche over a patinated bronze standard adorned with baby Cupid and Psyche figures raised on breakfront bases adorned with garlands and swags and raised overall on toupie feet, 3 pieces
Clock: 26" H x 15.25" W x 11.5" D Each candelabrum: 28.25" H x 14.75" W x 11.25" D
Condition Report: Each in overall good condition with wear to finish, scuffs, and nicks. The clock lacking key and pendulum, working condition unknown. Filled drill holes to the back of the clock. Rubbed wear to the dial. Scatter drilled holes throughout to the bobeches and the figures likely from a conversion to electric which has since been removed. Scattered portions have been repainted and some elements are loose. Each missing a porcelain plaque to the front and each swag to the base with a break. Moran's does not guarantee the working condition of clocks and watches.
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Late 19th/early 20th Century
Dial signed: Japy Frares Cie / Med. D'honneur; Further stamped: E.P Lepsse 5424
Surmounted by a patinated bronze figure of Psyche and Cupid over white porcelain dial partially signed for maker over a cloud form base with rose highlights over a breakfront base with floral swags raised on toupie feet, each five-light candalabrum with gilt bronze bobeche over a patinated bronze standard adorned with baby Cupid and Psyche figures raised on breakfront bases adorned with garlands and swags and raised overall on toupie feet, 3 pieces
Clock: 26" H x 15.25" W x 11.5" D Each candelabrum: 28.25" H x 14.75" W x 11.25" D
Condition Report: Each in overall good condition with wear to finish, scuffs, and nicks. The clock lacking key and pendulum, working condition unknown. Filled drill holes to the back of the clock. Rubbed wear to the dial. Scatter drilled holes throughout to the bobeches and the figures likely from a conversion to electric which has since been removed. Scattered portions have been repainted and some elements are loose. Each missing a porcelain plaque to the front and each swag to the base with a break. Moran's does not guarantee the working condition of clocks and watches.
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