A FRENCH BEVELED GLASS AND GILT BRASS REGULATOR CARRIAGE CLOCK, JAPY FRÈRES CLOCKWORKS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, of lantern form and hinged glass door opening to a circular off-white enameled dial within leaf-tip bezel, enclosing stylized black Arabic hour numerals and blued cut steel hands above twin key escapements, reversing to a matching hinged door opening to eight day brass clock mechanism striking gong on hour and half hour, stamped circular pastille "JAPY FRERES  MED. D'HONNEUR," encircling a Maltese cross form medal, above "MADE IN FRANCE / 1950 58," suspending a twin glass vial and brass compensating pendulum, surmounted on exterior with a rounded rectangular cornice and raised on conforming base with stylized bracket feet, includes winding key. Height: 10" Width: 6" Depth: 5" Provenance: Private Collector, Houston, Texas

Good condition with expected gilding wear, and some surface buildup in areas. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any clock nor timepiece mechanism but the owner showed it to be working at that time.   Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."