Description
I have never seen a clock like this one. It isn't one you will brag about unless you spend a lot of time cleaning the very dirty metal case. Part of the attached metal piece on the lower right side may be missing; on the other hand, both of the attached metal pieces on the base may be a later addition to this case. Restored right it may be a keeper but the minimum shows what I think about the clock. Numerals, center of the dial, and the name "Vier Nantes", are high-lighted in red to match the 3 portraits. Typical French 8 day movement, bell strike, outside count wheel, and signed 2 ways. "Dasson a Godeau, Paris", is probably the selling dealer; and "Japy Freres" is signed with their award winning imprint. There is a bowed and beveled glass over the dial, and a 2 piece back door with glass, that is cracked. The clock is trying to run, probably out of beat. Clock is 14.25 inches high. All else aside, the portraits are fabulous.
Record courtesy of Horton's Antique Clocks