C.1880, French, Japy Freres, Open Well mantel clock in high Victorian style, with cast brass pieces applied to a walnut case in the German style.

C.1880, French, Japy Freres, Open Well mantel clock in high Victorian style, with cast brass pieces applied to a walnut case in the German style. If this were a Lenzkirch, I would expect it to bring around $4000, but as a French clock maybe half of that. The movement has been cleaned and is running and striking. The embossed silvered brass dial has raised Roman numerals. The little brass bell in the tower is stationary and does not ring. The cast brass pendulum matches the case trim and swings in the alcove below the dial. Height 22.5 inches