Clock in chased and gilded bronze, with a cylindrical case in gilded brass supported by an elephant with a raised trunk, topped by a winged Love writing the months, framed by falling branches.
The base is openworked and decorated with rocaille architecture, with a textured terrace imitating the earth with some herbs.
White enamel dial, unsigned, indexes painted Roman numerals in black for the hours and rail for the minutes.
Two openworked brass hands, gilded and chased, one of which is decorated with a fleurdelys.
Mechanical movement with key winding, signed "JAPY Frères". Suspension with Brocot blade.
Second half of the 19th century.
H. 44.5 cm. - Width : 27 cm. - Depth : 19.8 cm.
The blade of suspension is missing.
Defects and a few cracks and small holes in the bronze, tear in the front cover, wear to the gilding; chips and attempted restoration to the enamel of a keyhole.
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Lot no. 32

Clock in chased and gilded bronze, with a cylindrical case in gilded brass supported by an elephant with a raised trunk, topped by a winged Love writing the months, framed by falling branches. The base is openworked and decorated with rocaille architecture, with a textured terrace imitating the earth with some herbs. White enamel dial, unsigned, indexes painted Roman numerals in black for the hours and rail for the minutes. Two openworked brass hands, gilded and chased, one of which is decorated with a fleurdelys. Mechanical movement with key winding, signed "JAPY Frères". Suspension with Brocot blade. Second half of the 19th century. H. 44.5 cm. - Width : 27 cm. - Depth : 19.8 cm. The blade of suspension is missing. Defects and a few cracks and small holes in the bronze, tear in the front cover, wear to the gilding; chips and attempted restoration to the enamel of a keyhole.

Estimate
€800 - €1,200
Result
€1,300
Buyer's premium
25%
Clock in chased and gilded bronze, with a cylindrical case in gilded brass supported by an elephant with a raised trunk, topped by a winged Love writing the months, framed by falling branches. The base is openworked and decorated with rocaille architecture, with a textured terrace imitating the earth with some herbs. White enamel dial, unsigned, indexes painted Roman numerals in black for the hours and rail for the minutes. Two openworked brass hands, gilded and chased, one of which is decorated with a fleurdelys. Mechanical movement with key winding, signed "JAPY Frères". Suspension with Brocot blade. Second half of the 19th century. H. 44.5 cm. - Width : 27 cm. - Depth : 19.8 cm. The blade of suspension is missing. Defects and a few cracks and small holes in the bronze, tear in the front cover, wear to the gilding; chips and attempted restoration to the enamel of a keyhole.
Sale Friday 14 April 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 1 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris