French ‚borne type’ mantel clock in shape of a gothic arch, mahagony case with thin strap inlay following the gothic arch. White enamel dial with arabic numerals covered by glass.
8 day spring wound movement of Paris type with glass cover, half and full hour striking on bell, locking-plate striking system, anchor escapement, steel pendulum suspension spring with fine adjustement from the front of the case by turning the square-end above the dial.
Key no. 5, Blued steel hands.
Movement marked on back plate: JAPY FRERES & Cie GDE MED D’HONNEUR ( GRANDE MÉDAILLE D’HONNEUR ) 52 and serial number: 76887. Look at: TARDY Dictionnaire Des Horlogers Francais, 1971, pages 325/326.
Measurements of case: diameter x depth: approx: diameter cm x cm – weight of clock: 2,3 KG.
This clock was made around 1880/1890
We guarantee that all parts of this clock originally fit together, except keys.
Price upon request.