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Clock glass Brocot exhaust watchmaker : JAPY
| Materials: | Gilt bronze |
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| Era: | Napoléon III 1852 - 1870 (Second Empire) |
| Period: | XIXe siècle |
| Provenance: | French |
- Restored to original condition with original appearance.
- Full overhaul of watch movement, perfect working order.
- Perfect authenticity, without modification.
- Original gilding.
- Winding key & pendulum
- Operating instructions, how to start your clock.
- Certificate of authenticity, invoice.
- Ringtone on ancient bell, hour and a half-hour
Height: 33 cm
Width: 17 cm
Depth: 21 cm
Description
A Napoleon III period cage clock, circa 1880, this elegant timepiece exquisitely illustrates the late 19th-century taste for visible mechanisms and scientific precision. The rectangular gilt bronze case boasts a simple and perfectly balanced design, resting on a molded base with softened corners, surmounted by a subtly curved cornice. The overall aesthetic is refined, emphasizing transparency and light, with the finely gilt bronze elegantly framing the large glass panels. The case, fitted with thick glass and a wide bevel, features front and back doors providing access to the movement while offering a complete view of the mechanics from all angles. The thick, beveled glass panels accentuate the interplay of reflections and contribute to the precious character of this display clock.
The sublime two-tiered enamel dial is one of the most remarkable features of the piece. The white outer ring, punctuated with black Roman numerals and a finely graduated minute track, contrasts with the openworked central structure in gilt bronze. The center of the dial features a gilt wheel and its escapement with its distinctive anchor, set with red agate stones—a refined detail typical of high-quality timepieces of this era. This escapement, known as the Brocot escapement, remains visible on the dial and animates the dial with a particularly decorative, continuous mechanical movement. The blued steel hands, delicately openworked and finely cut, add a further touch of sophistication to this horological composition.
The movement, crafted entirely from gilt brass, reveals a highly precise construction. Stamped “Japy Frère,” a renowned family and manufacturer of watch mechanisms in the 19th century, it testifies to the French industrial expertise recognized throughout the Napoleon III period. The circular plates, polished pivots, toothed wheels, and various transmission components display exceptionally meticulous execution. The pendulum features cylindrical mercury reservoirs that compensate for temperature variations, ensuring consistent timekeeping. This compensation system, visible in the lower part of the cage, underscores the technical and scientific nature of this clock, designed for discerning clients who value both precision and aesthetics.
With its fully glazed exterior, the quality of its gilt bronze, the delicate design of its exposed dial, and the intriguing nature of its visible mechanism, this cage clock stands as a remarkable example of late 19th-century French horology.
Original mechanism, unmodified, striking the hours and half-hours on an antique bell.
Questions
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Our items mainly stem from the inheritance of objects, preciously looked after over numerous generations. There is a stringent selection process for each object ensuring perfect authenticity and the optimal amount of gilding
We do not use the term “Restoration”, which implies a significant transformation or major repair that modifies an object’s authenticity or original appearance. Each object is completely dismantled, then thoroughly cleaned part by part; our cleaning technique restores shine without adversely affecting the gold. We then put the clock back together, returning all the various parts to their origin location, as well as all the nuts and screws. Subsequently, the item is inspected to ensure it is perfectly even, symmetrical, and smooth, etc.
The clock’s movement undergoes a complete overhaul; it is totally dismantled, cleaned and each individual part is polished. The duration of this procedure affects the shine: we prefer to obtain a brilliant shine, in keeping with the gilding of the object. To increase the strength and quality of the gears, we apply a very important procedure, known as bouchonnage, to correct for wear accumulated over years of operation, consisting in the placing cork of stoppers in any pivot holes that have become deformed by wear. After the clock has been completely reassembled, it is tested over a long period of time to ensure that the movement, as well as the hour and half-hour strikes, are operating correctly.
- Akzeptierte Kreditkarten: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Discover und Diners Club.
- Bank transfer: You can also send us a copy of the bank transfer order to speed up the processing of your order.
Upon dispatch of your order, you will be sent a parcel tracking number by email.
Delivery anywhere in the world.
France: - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 2 days for delivery - Total: 5 business days - Decorative objects: 1 days preparation work + 2 days for delivery - Total: 3 business days
Europe - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 3 days for delivery - Total: 6 business days - Decorative objects: 1 day preparation work + 3 days for delivery - Total: 6 business days
Other countries - Clocks: 3 days preparation work + 3-8 days for delivery - Decorative objects: 1 days preparation work + 3-8 days for delivery
Easily pay for your purchases using our highly protected bank card system with SSL certificate and 256 bit encryption, ensuring confidentiality when any information is transferred. On a web browser, the OVH SSL certificate activates the HTTPS protocol and displays a padlock in the navigation bar. This shows that any transaction is encrypted and confidential, and that your website address has been authenticated.
You will receive—by email and a paper version—an explanatory document containing all the necessary instructions and recommendations for operating your clock. We also provide assistance over the phone to guide you through the start-up procedure. Of course, we will continue to be available—by both telephone and email—to answer any questions you may have. For calls in German or English, please make an appointment first via email, providing us with your telephone number, and the date and time you wish to contact us. Contact.
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By email, you will be sent: - confirmation of your order & payment - Parcel tracking information
Every purchase comes with a certificate of authenticity and an invoice
High quality certificate of authenticity printed on photo paper with text and photos providing all the information concerning your object. Detailed invoice indicating the price paid for the object.
