Item Description
French Mantel Clock by Japy Freres. Enamel face in blue, cream, brass, and black. Silverplated globe-form clock case supported by three ormolu putti around perimeter of the base which is standing on two paw and two scroll feet. Dial with Roman numerals. Finial of dove perched on applied garland at top of the clock case. Interior marked with a gilt medallion reading “Japy Feres & Cie” and “Grd Med D’Honneur” which indicates that the company was awarded the Grand Medal of Honor at the 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris. 20th Century.
