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Individual objects described by auction houses, specialist dealers and collection catalogues. Attribution, dates and specifications remain source-reported unless independently established; rights clearance is pending.
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Clock · Carriage clock
Japy Frères & Cie 19th-century French repeating carriage clock
This nineteenth-century French carriage clock is attributed by the auctioneer to Japy Frères & Cie. The timepiece is housed in a one-piece brass case fitted with bevelled glass panels and surmounted by a shaped carry handle alongside a top push-repeat button. Its white dial is signed 'Brevet d’Invention S.G.D.G' and displays black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and Breguet-style moon hands. The source describes a two-train movement with a platform lever escapement striking hours and half-hours on a bell, bearing an oval stamped trademark dated 1888 and numbered 99.
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auctions.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk · 1017
Clock · Mantel clock
French Belgian Slate Architectural Mantel Clock
This antique French mantel clock, dated by the auction house to circa the 1880s, is housed in a Belgian slate architectural case modeled in a temple style. The exterior features six fluted columns beneath a central cupola topped by a finial, flanked by pediment profiles and relief-molded panels. The circular dial displays engraved gilded Roman numerals and twin winding arbors. The movement is attributed by the catalog to Japy Frères and features gong striking. The clock measures 42.5 cm wide by 43 cm high and is accompanied by a winding key and pendulum.
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www.invaluable.com · 1157
Pocket watch · Open-face watch
Japy Frères Goliath pocket watch
This antique goliath pocket watch features a stem-winding movement identified by the seller as manufactured by French firm Japy Frères and protected by an inner hinged cover. The watch measures 66 mm in diameter excluding the winding stem and suspension bow, and is housed in a nickel case fitted with a glass lens. Its white dial bears the retailer signature 'Z. BARRACLOUGH & SONS PARIS' along with bold black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, blued steel hands set via a pin-push mechanism, and an ornate subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock.
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www.antiques-atlas.com · as170a9936
Pocket watch · Open-face watch
Japy Frères pocket watch
This open-face pocket watch is source-attributed to maker Japy Frères and dated to circa 1850–1900. The watch features an engraved metal case decorated with foliate and scrollwork relief, fitted with a prominent pendant and bow encircling a crown. The dial displays bold Roman numeral hour markers set against a pale green chapter ring, surrounding a painted central floral spray, with a sunken subsidiary seconds register positioned at 6 o'clock.
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www.catawiki.com · 54083385
Pocket watch · Open-face watch
Japy Frères - 1904 La Alondra Pocket Watch
This open-face pocket watch is recorded under lot number 38755651 and attributed by the source to Japy Frères, titled '1904 La Alondra'. The timepiece features a metallic case with a top-mounted winding crown, bow, and an adjacent pin-set pusher near the 1 o'clock position. The light-toned dial displays Arabic numerals set within decorative circular medallions, an outer track marked with five-minute intervals, pierced decorative hands, and a subsidiary seconds subdial located at the 6 o'clock position.
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www.catawiki.com · 38755651
Clock · Mantel clock
Gilt bronze Napoleon III mantel clock
This Napoleon III gilt bronze mantel clock, catalogued by the auctioneer with a date of 1856, features a sculptural figural group described as mother and child alongside an athénienne incense burner on an ornate base. The central block houses a white enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers and two winding squares. The auction listing reports a round Paris striking movement by Japy, accompanied by a pendulum and key, with an overall height of 38 cm.
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www.invaluable.com · 199
Clock · Mantel clock
Japy Frères Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
This French gilt bronze mantel clock attributed to Japy Frères and retailed by Tiffany & Co. is dated by the auction house to the 20th century. Constructed with glazed side panels within a rectangular gilt bronze frame, the case is embellished with rhinestone borders along its upper and lower moldings, corner stiles, and bezel. The circular bronze face features black painted Arabic numerals and twin winding squares. Suspended beneath is a pendulum incorporating a circular miniature portrait of a maiden, reported as signed Nelly, framed by an additional rhinestone bezel.
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www.bonhams.com · 87
Clock · Carriage clock
Japy Frères striking and repeating carriage clock, retailed by O. Berger
This mid-19th-century French carriage clock is attributed to Japy Frères and retailed by O. Berger, Paris. It features a one-piece brass case surmounted by a shaped carrying handle and an upper repeat button situated on a bevelled observation window. The front features a rectangular white enamel dial with black Roman hour numerals, an outer minute track, and blued steel Breguet-style hands, signed by the retailer below the dial centre. According to the auction source, the internal twin-train movement incorporates a lever platform escapement and strikes hours on a backplate-mounted bell.
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www.liveauctioneers.com · 0331
Clock · Mantel clock
French gilt brass and porcelain mantel clock garniture
This French three-piece mantel clock garniture, dating to circa 1880, was retailed by the Philadelphia firm Bailey, Banks & Biddle. The circular eight-day movement was manufactured by Japy Frères & Cie. and incorporates a two-train striking mechanism on a coiled gong, an anchor escapement, and Brocot-type suspension regulation. The rectangular porcelain dial features vertically aligned Arabic numeral cartouches amidst blue and gilt plumbago floral decoration on a cream ground. The gilt brass case is crowned with an ogee-shaped porcelain dome superstructure and turned finials, flanked by turned baluster corner columns. The set includes two matching urn-form side pieces decorated with conforming floral porcelain bodies and scroll handles.
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www.invaluable.com · 239
Clock · Mantel clock
Japy Fréres & Cie Clock with Garniture
This mantel clock set, attributed to the manufacturer Japy Fréres & Cie, dates to the second half of the 19th century. , including a base and entablature adorned with acanthus leaf decoration. The top of the case is surmounted by a sculptural group consisting of an antique-style female figure holding grapes and a companion putto. Below the dial, a stone insert is incorporated into the casing. The black stone dial displays Roman numerals in a gold-coloured finish, although the inscription is rubbed and illegible. The timepiece is driven by a round brass plate movement, utilizing a pendulum on a spring suspension and a key-winding mechanism. It strikes on a bell at the hour and half-hour. The set includes two matching amphora-shaped side pieces. The total combined weight of the three-piece set is approximately 16.3 kilograms.
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www.invaluable.com · 239
Clock · Cartel clock
Japy Freres French Cartel Wall Clock
This object is a French cartel-style wall clock, attributed to the Japy Freres workshop in Paris, dated between approximately 1890 and 1900. The clock features a vertically oriented decorative frame, which is reported by the seller as gilt bronze, although internal documentation also indicates wood, leaving the primary material construction unverified. The clock includes a convex white enamel dial displaying Arabic numerals, paired with pierced decorative hands. Movement features include two winding apertures for the timekeeping and striking mechanisms. The audible system strikes the hour and provides a single strike on the half-hour, utilizing an internal bell. The total dimensions are recorded as 540 by 250 by 150 millimeters. The assembly is designed for single wall mounting, consistent with the tradition of French cartel timepieces.
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Clock · Cartel clock
French Figural Cartel Wall Clock
This French figural cartel wall clock, dated to approximately 1890, features a decorative body incorporating sculptural elements. The design includes foliage and leaf motifs throughout, with two child figures positioned at the top and a winged angelic face ornament at the base. The clock is finished in a bronze-style tone. The dial displays Roman numerals and includes a central aperture exposing part of the mechanical movement. It is fitted with an 8-day mechanical movement signed by Japy Frères, which is wound from the front via two winding holes on the dial. According to the auction description, the clock remains in good condition consistent with its age, with only minor signs of use, and retains its original features. No history of recent mechanical servicing is documented.
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