ANTIQUE ENGLISH ORIENTAL LACQUERED MANTLE CLOCK

An antique late 19th to early 20th-century English mantel clock. Lacquered wooden case of an arch shape resting on four feet. The piece is hand-painted with polychrome Chinoiserie motifs. Gilt guilloche dial with Roman numerals, marked Martin and Co., London, convex glass door. Marked 922 on the bottom. Key-wind mechanism, marked Japy Freres et Cie, Made in France. Martin and Company Ltd is an English watch and jewelry company established in 1806. The Japy family was a French dyansty of clockmakers active from the late 18th to the late 19th century. Japy Freres et Cie was founded in 1806 as well. Collectible Clocks And Watches, Decor, Japonisme And Chinoiserie, Aesthetic Movement.

Dimensions: H 7 1/4 in. L 6 1/2 in. W 4 1/2 in. Dial D 4 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report: Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. There are some cracks. Working. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.