French ‚Borne’ type clock of Louis Philippe period. Dark red lacquered metall case and silver colored claw feet. White enamel dial with Roman numerals surrounded by a casted brass perl ring holding the glass cover. 8 day spring wound movement of Paris type, half and full hour striking on bell, locking-plate striking system, anchor escapement, Breguet type brass hands. Silk suspension and suspension spring with fine adjustement from the front of the case by turning the square-end above the dial. Backplate of the movement is 2 times marked: Japy Frères MÉDAILLE D’OR BREVETÉS and ÉTABT. BAZELAIRE DE PARIS.
Japy: Look at: TARDY Dictionnaire Des Horlogers Francais, 1971, pages 325/326. „.... Ils recurent une Médaille d’or en 1849. ....“
BAZELAIRE: Look at: TARDY Dictionnaire Des Horlogers Francais, 1971, page 36: „BAZELAIRE. Paris. Rue Michel le Comte, 1840“
Measurements of the case - height x width x depth: approx: 35 cm x 24,5 cm x 13,5 cm – weight of clock: 2,5 KG.
As JAPY got his GOLD MEDAL in 1849 this clock was made approx. 1849/1850.
We guarantee that all parts of this clock originally fit together, except keys.
Price upon request.