Japy Freres Gilded Figural Clock with Glass Dome - Hunting Scene
This mantle clock is a Japy Freres clock from (presumably) the late 1800's. It depicts a hunting scene and has a gilded finish. The clock sits under a glass dome. It is from France. I don't know much else about it. Condition - there is some wear on the gilded finish (seen in pictures). The clock runs but doesn't keep time well - it needs to be serviced. Otherwise it is in good shape with the glass dome (amazingly) still intact.
22"L x 10"W x 25" tall (top of glass dome) or 20" tall for just the clock itself.
Inherited
Yes
Hi Robert,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique Rococo brass or ormolu and marble mantel clock
made by Japy Freres, Paris, late 19th Century
The white enamel dial with Roman numeral chapter rings within a figural case depicting a hunting scene with an equestrian hunter and dogs pursuing a stag, on a marble or alabaster base with gilt metal mounts.
clock 20 inches high; glass dome 25 inches high; 22 inches wide, 10 inches deep
CONDITION: appears to retain its original glass dome.
PROVENANCE: descended in the family for 100 years, thence by inheritance
$1,500-2.500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia
Hi Delia,
To the best of my knowledge, this is the original glass dome. The clock has been in my family for over 100 years, and has had the same dome in that time. The glass is wavy and has occasional small air bubbles and inclusions in it. It looks like "old" glass. And at least as far as my family memory goes - this clock is from the mid-to-late 1800's, not the 1700's. But memory can skew, so I'm not really sure. Thanks!