French oval shaped tableau clock of Napoleon III period. Oval frame with stucco profile and painted wood grain. Centre part with marquetry and brass
Lunette. Alabaster dial with enamel cartouches - Roman numerals in blue colour – on small pressed ornated brass plates.
8 day spring wound square movement with anchor escapement, half and full hour striking on gong. Movement marked on back plate: Ls Japy Fils Médailles d’argent 1844 1848. Look at: TARDY Dictionnaire Des Horlogers Francais, 1971, pages 325/326. Dial signed: WATIER PARIS 28 & 30 Passage Du Havre.
Measurements of case : height x width x depth: approx: 58 cm x 48 cm x 15,5 cm – weight of clock: 6,8 KG.
This clock was made around 1850/1860. Key is replaced. For the other parts we guarantee that they all originally fit together.
Price upon request.
