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Description

A well-proportioned, small Victorian black and coloured marble mantle clock by Japy Freres & Cie and retailed by Victor Reclus, c1865. Case is of polished black marble with coloured marble detail to front corners. White enamelled dial with black Roman numerals and blued steel moon-shaped hands. Gilt inner bezel with brass outer surround to the bevelled glass dial cover. A twin-train 8-day movement with Brocot for fine regulation. Striking the hours and half-hour on a bell with external count-wheel (used pre-1880). Serial number 5370 stamped on reverse of dial, backplate and pendulum. Backplate also stamped with Japy Freres & Cie Medaille (date illegible but likely 1853) and trademark for Victor Reclus (V.R. with sunburst). The clock measures 21.5 cm in height and 20 cm in width and 11.5 cm maximum depth. Excellent timekeeper. Fully cleaned and serviced. The clock's movement is covered by our 12-month warranty in the UK. Watch a brief video of it striking (on our website).
This clock is in excellent condition commensurate with age. In excellent working order. Exceptionally minor signs of age and use to the marble case which is in rarely found, excellent condition. Please see images as these form an important part of the description.
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