A Huge French 'Bronze' clock for your chateau

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Large 'Bronze' Mantle Clock for your Chateau ! c1900

Excellent Value
Bell Striking
Movement restored

SOLD, SORRY

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Description of the item
An very large mantle / table clock which will create a huge impact at a modest cost. An ideal decorator's piece. The cast brass dial has white enamel cartouche numerals behind a convex glass bezel.

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Dimensions & Specification
8-day twin-train french made movement with outside countwheel striking.
Strikes once on the half-hour and counts the hour on the hour.
Long, slow beating penduulum.
Dimensions: 23" tall, 15" max width, 6" deep

Information about the maker
The movement is faintly marked with the Japy Freres logo and numbered 2267. The Japy family were one of the largest and longest surviving manufacturers of this type of movement. We estimate the clock was made c1900.

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Condition Report
The case is in very good order having recently been cleaned. It is unclear how these cases were originally finished. The current finish is quite 'matt'.
The movement was overhauled recently and is fully tested and working well.

Cost of Restoration
Non required.

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What to do next
If you'd like to buy this clock, or would like some more information or reassurance, please contact us about this Item.
If you live near to Cheshire, we are happy to bring the item to the Knutsford shop for you to examine in detail.
Local delivery & set-up is available for £40.
A 12 months local warranty can be provided for £40.

We buy, sell and repair Antique Clocks & Barometers in Cheshire, Greater Manchester & Derbyshire. We always have a good choice of Longcase (Grandfather) / Bracket / School (English Dial) Clocks