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LISTEN to YouTube VIDEO of an Amazing Original Condition Masterfully executed Enchantingly RARE FRENCH Castle Clock by JAPY FRERSE!
Take this exceptional opportunity to own an extraordinary & very rare handsomely made prizewinning Japy Freres award winning table clock.
Highest qualityFRENCH solid brass plate 14-day wind two train suspension spring movement (stamped withmakers mark) in restored condition; porcelain faceplate contains stately Romannumerals; chimes on a cast nickel bell; matching numbered movement &pendulum; with FRENCH winding key; movement assembly is mounted securely to case.
Masterfully madehigh quality solid walnut case designed in the Gothic style adorned with numerouscast bronze decorative elements including a castellated keep, secondlevel cast bronze railing forming a balcony on 3 sides of the clock, carved woodsteps lead up to a false double door containing beautifully designed cast bronzehinges & door latch; a 4 inch high French Knight clad in armor locatedatop the keep surrounded by 4 wood carved turrets; original round front beveledglass door snaps shut to clock case; rare arrangement of 2 rear access doorswith sliding brass latches – top door for access to the clock movement &bottom door accesses the pendulum area; a cast bronze French crest adorns the spaceabove the formal front decorative door; castbronze corner stones at each front corner on the first level; clock case isintended to be viewed from its front and 2 sides as can be seen in the photos, a very rare & desirable Gothic Style design feature for an exceptionaltable clock with enough details to stir the imagination; all wood trim& bronze castings are fitted properly & securely fastened to case withthe exception of the 4 bronze finials located on top of the 4 turrets whichare somewhat loose.
Chiming correctly& running on time!
FRENCH winding key included!
LISTEN to the YouTube VIDEO of this charming clock chiming: DIMENSIONS: height 19 ½” x width 8” x depth 5 ½”
I am NOT a retailer.I aman antiqueclock collector wishing to reduce my clock collection.This clock comesfrom my collection & has been running successfully for several years withno difficulties. It has been tested priorto this offering. Clock set-up to establishthe correct “beat” is paramount to the clock’s operation, accomplishedthrough placement & leveling (sometimes with rotating the movementwhile in the clock case).Additionally, temperature & humidity may affect it over time as well. Do not over wind a clock. Lastly, I cannot guarantee the clock’s operationonce shipped. However, I do take pride asa seller of my clocks & offer setup assistance via emails.
All shipmentswill be CAREFULLY & PERSONALLY WRAPPED in bubble wrap (key and pendulum wrapped separately) set tightly into box containing foam peanuts, tapped shut& then placed into a second shipping box (as may be needed) filled with padding for added protection, taped shut on all sides.
Any major defect will bestated & a photo associated with this defect is provided which is intendedto illustrate the extent of the defect. Onoccasion, Seller may miss something. Therefore, please notify Seller if Buyerdetects any inaccuracy so that Seller may address it immediately. Seller caresgreatly about Buyers, making sure the Buyer gets exactly what they want, &that Seller is ready to hear from Buyers.
Unless stated otherwise, all clocks are tested & found ingood working order when listed will be tested prior to shipping to complete any finaladjustments to ensure proper working conditions prior to shipping.
Clock set-up assistance may be offered to the Buyer, via email,to help with making clock adjustments as a courtesy. Alternatively, if Buyer isunsure about making adjustments to the clock, Buyer may wish to enlist aclockmaker at Buyer’s expense.
Buyer response is paramount to my Seller reputation, and Sellerwill strive to meet all the Buyer’s needs & address any issues as soon aspossible.
Lastly, be aware that “Antique”, “Vintage” & “Pre-Owned” clocksgenerally don\'t keep perfect time.
The clock will be insured for loss only during shipping process.
