Japy Freres & Cie, Paris, figural mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement in an elaborate gilt metal case surmounted by a warrior leaning on an ax, a saber behind him, and a brace of pistols between his feet, 3 inch

Japy Freres & Cie, Paris, figural mantel clock, 8 day, time and strike, spring driven pendule de Paris movement in an elaborate gilt metal case surmounted by a warrior leaning on an ax, a saber behind him, and a brace of pistols between his feet, 3 inch white enamel dial, and blued steel Breguet style hands. cast case is in very good condition. The gilding is excellent, complete with burnished highlights. The clock has no front bezel or rear door because it once lived under a glass dome. The white enamel dial is excellent but for a hairline on the left side and a faint line radiating from the center arbor hole. The slightly awkward orientation of the hand on the ax and completely burnished ax handle may indicate a replaced part or simply a questionable artistic choice. Original steel hands. Signed Japy movement strikes on a bell and bears the "Grande Med d,AeoHonneur" award. Movement is oily. The warrior -- probably a marine or pirate as indicated by the anchors on his jacket -- is particularly well represented.