C498
A
fine quality French ormolu clock with original gilding modelled with a
cupid, goats, a bird and trophies and inset with jewelled sevres plaques
decorated with figures and flowers on a pink ground. The movement stamped
'Japy Freres'. On a giltwood stand.
Circa 1900
C489
A rare Art Nouveau carved walnut clock depicting an erotic figure of a wood nymph with long flowing hair wearing a diaphanous dress clinging to a tree; the side and front carved with mistletoe. The striking movement with outside locking wheel stamped 'Japy Freres'.
Circa 1890
C463
A
large and important jewelled sevres and ormolu-mounted striking mantel
clock with original gilding. The dial painted with flowers and butterflies
on a pale blue, green and white ground. Surmounted by a two-handled porcelain
and ormolu vase. The movement stamped 'JBD' and retailed by Ellis Brothers
Exeter.
Circa 1870
C482
A French ormolu timepiece in the form of a church.
Circa1900
C468
A
very fine quality french ormolu glass-sided clock with visible escapement
and mercury and ormolu pendulum. The dial signed by the retailer 'Howell
James & Co, Paris' - jewellers and silversmiths of Regent St. London,
they exhibited in the Great Exhibition of London and in Paris during the
late 19th century.
Circa 1900