Antique JAPY FRERES French Gothic Style Table Clock Circa: 1878 Grand

Take this exceptional opportunity to own an extraordinary & very rare handsomely made prize winning Japy Freres award winning table clock. Highest quality German solid brass plate 14-day wind two train suspension spring movement ( stamped with  makers mark ) in restored condition; porcelain faceplate contains stately Roman numerals; chimes on a cast nickel bell; matching numbered movement &pendulum ; with French winding key; movement assembly is mounted securely to case . Masterfully made high quality solid walnut case designed in the Gothic style adorned with numerous cast bronze decorative elements including a castellated keep, 2 nd level cast bronze railing forming a balcony on 3 sides of the clock, carved wood steps lead up to a false double door containing beautifully designed cast bronze hinges & door latch; a 4 inch high French Knight clad in armor located atop the keep surrounded by 4 wood carved turrets; original round front beveled glass door snaps shut to clock case; rare arrangement of 2 rear access doors with sliding brass latches – top door for access to the clock movement &bottom door accesses the pendulum area; a cast bronze French crest adorns the space above the formal front decorative door; cast bronze corner stones at each front corner on the first level; clock case is intended to be viewed from its front and 2 sides as can be seen in the photos , a very rare & desirable Gothic Style design feature for an exceptional table clock with enough details to stir the imagination; all wood trim & bronze castings are fitted properly & securely fastened to case with the exception of the 4 bronze finials located on top of the 4 turrets which are somewhat loose. Chiming correctly & running on time. DIMENSIONS: height 19 ½” x width 8” x depth 5 ½” I am an antique clock collector wishing to reduce my clock collection. I am NOT a retailer . This clock comes from my collection & has been running successfully for several years with no difficulties.  It has been tested prior to this offering.  Clock set-up to establish the correct “beat” is paramount to the clock’s operation, accomplished through placement & leveling (sometimes with rotating the movement while in the clock case). Additionally, temperature & humidity may affect it over time as well . Do not over wind a clock. Lastly, I cannot not guarantee the clock’s operation once shipped.  I do take pride as a seller and buyer of these clocks. All shipments will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap (key and pendulum wrapped separately ) set tightly into box containing Styrofoam peanuts, tapped shut& then placed into a second shipping box filled with padding for added protection , taped shut on all sides. Please ask any questions regarding this item; responses will be made as quickly as possible . No  international  shipping.  No refunds.