Antique Art Deco Bayard Banjo Clock Made in France H&H Distributor 20" long Antique Art Deco Bayard Banjo Clock Made in France H&H Distributor 20" long. Marked with "Lion Passant" logo, "H&H" and "Made in France" Do not have key to wind the clock. The top finial is broken. Some paint loss on arm of banjo decoration, some wood broken off on inside back. Face has some yellowing but very readable. Wood has some scratches and dings. See photos. Needs cleaning. from http://reveilsclocks.blogspot.com/2011/02/duverdrey-bloquel-then-bayard-part-1.html In 1867, Albert Villon established his clockmaking shop in Saint Nicholas and began creating small 'domestic' alarm and mantle clocks, utilizing Japy Frères' famous enamel dials. Villon identified his clocks by includiing his initials A.V. on the back and added his logo, the "lion passant" or walking lion which became the trademark for over eighty years.. In 1896, Albert Villon associated himself with Paul Duverdrey and Joseph Bloquel and the three of them created the company known as Albert Villon, Duverdrey et Bloquel which operated under that name until Villon's death in 1902. It was then rebaptized Duverdrey & Bloquel and in 1928, the brand name Bayard was retained. Bayard was chosen in reference to a character of French history known as the Chevalier de Bayard, who was without fear and without reproach. From 1928 to about 1932, many of the clocks produced were stamped with both names - Duverdrey & Bloquel - Bayard mostly on the clock mechanism and finally only Bayard was kept along with the logo of the walking lion. rw4353 We accept all forms of payment from PayPal which includes American Express, eCheck, Bank Transfer, MasterCard and Visa. Please make payment promptly after winning our Auction or Fixed Price listing. Thank you. Our committment is to ship within 3 business days from the time of payment. If not satisfied please return for a refund. If the item was not as described a full refund will be given otherwise, a 20% restocking fee will be charged. Powered by iVendere. All rights reserved.
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