A Japy Freres Louis XV-style cartel clock
A Japy Freres Louis XV-style cartel clock
Late 19th/early 20th century
With Japy Freres trademark to movement; further marked: 40
The two-movement clock with a white enameled dial, black Roman numeral hour markers, and glazed bezel, set in a gilt-bronze case with floral and acanthus leaf motifs surmounted by a dragon figure
27.5" H x 16.5" W x 10.25" D
Condition Report: Overall fair to good condition with scattered scuffs and scratches commensurate with age. The dragon, floral components, and bottom panel all loose from their mounting. Rubbed wear to gilt throughout, with oxidation and scattered rust, particularly to dragon and verso. Oxidation to movement, which is lacking the housing. Lacking key. Working condition unknown. Moran's does not guarantee the working condition of clocks and watches. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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A Japy Freres Louis XV-style cartel clock
Late 19th/early 20th century
With Japy Freres trademark to movement; further marked: 40
The two-movement clock with a white enameled dial, black Roman numeral hour markers, and glazed bezel, set in a gilt-bronze case with floral and acanthus leaf motifs surmounted by a dragon figure
27.5" H x 16.5" W x 10.25" D
Condition Report: Overall fair to good condition with scattered scuffs and scratches commensurate with age. The dragon, floral components, and bottom panel all loose from their mounting. Rubbed wear to gilt throughout, with oxidation and scattered rust, particularly to dragon and verso. Oxidation to movement, which is lacking the housing. Lacking key. Working condition unknown. Moran's does not guarantee the working condition of clocks and watches. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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