30th May, 2024 9:30
A Napoleon III ormolu drum-head form 8-day mantel clock by Japy Bros, retailed by Howell James & Co of London, chiming the hours on a bell and the half hours as a passing strike, the body with urn surmount above a slightly convex white enamel Roman dial the body inset with Sevres style porcelain panels painted with winged cherubs. on it its original gilt wooden plinth. 20ccm wide x 34 cm the height of the clock.
A private estate
Sold for £250
Condition Report
visually intact, movement runs with encouragement and chimes on the hour and half with a passing strike.
A Napoleon III ormolu drum-head form 8-day mantel clock by Japy Bros, retailed by Howell James & Co of London, chiming the hours on a bell and the half hours as a passing strike, the body with urn surmount above a slightly convex white enamel Roman dial the body inset with Sevres style porcelain panels painted with winged cherubs. on it its original gilt wooden plinth. 20ccm wide x 34 cm the height of the clock.
ProvenanceA private estate
