French Industry Clock, L. Japy-Paris

French Industry Clock, L. Japy-Paris

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,000 – $3,000[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$850[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]7:00 AM – Jan 06, 2010[/restrict]

French Industry Clock, L. Japy-Paris: this is a massive clock, circa 1844-1849. The lady on top holds a steamship (engine) while her other hand rests on a globe. There are floral garlands, acanthus leafs and a recumbent lion. It has a time and strike movement marked Bamic Paris- Japy & Marseille & Regent. The clock has a white metal statue and a bronze base.

(Not running. No pendulum; broken suspension, no bell; fractured dial and no back access door.)

21 1/2″ x 32″