Japy Freres Bronze Mantle Clock With Marble Insets
- Estimate:
- [restrict paid=ture]$100 – $1,000[/restrict]
- Auctioneer:
- [restrict paid=ture]Akiba Antiques[/restrict]
- Sold Price:
- [restrict paid=ture]$2,500[/restrict]
- Sold Date:
- [restrict paid=ture][/restrict]
DESCRIPTION: Bronze mantle clock featuring a black patina throughout, gryphons on its sides holding scrolls; a crowned and haloed bust and toward its bottom; and foliage, scroll, and medallion designs at the top. Piece is embellished with marble inserts, crowned with an urn-form finial, and finished with gilt accents and trimmings. Marks on movement: "JAPY FRERES MED D'HONNEUR" and "7955". Pendulum and two keys included. From the estate of Palm Beach collector, Ronald Brown.
CIRCA: 20th Century
ORIGIN: France
DIMENSIONS: H: 23" W: 8.5" L: 14"