{"product_id":"pendule-de-cheminee-napoleon-iii-euterpe-japy-freres-regule-patine-xixe-siecle","title":"Napoleon III mantel clock \"Euterpe\" – Japy Frères – patinated spelter – 19th century","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eLarge and elegant French mantel clock from the second half of the 19th century, likely depicting \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEuterpe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the Muse of Music in Greek mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eThe sculpture features a young woman draped in antique style, holding a sheet music book and a double flute of the \"aulos\" type, an emblematic attribute of Euterpe. Beside her are also a rolled parchment and a laurel wreath, classic symbols of the Arts, inspiration, and artistic recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eThe ensemble rests on a substantial black base with engraved Napoleon III style decoration, housing an elegant black dial with gilded Roman numerals, framed by a finely worked gilded bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eThe mechanism is a French movement signed \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJapy Frères\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, an emblematic French watchmaking manufacturer of the 19th century, with the \"Médaille d’Honneur\" medallion hidden on the mechanism, behind the bell (Visible in the photos). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis medal of honor was awarded in 1855, which places the manufacture of this mechanism between 1855 and 1870. Also present is a NICHELANI \u0026amp; LALIGANT PARIS 1614 stamp on the back of the clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eThe mechanism is functional (tested over 48 hours):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qhic3b\" data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003ehourly chime,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"phumdb\" data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003ehalf-hourly chime (1 strike),\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gr8kcd\" data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003ethe movement runs correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eHowever, as with any antique clock (This old lady is about 150 years old), if you do not wish to use it as a decorative item but rather as a functioning winding clock, an overhaul by a watchmaker will be necessary to ensure reliable and lasting operation, as the mechanism has not been tested for a longer period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pendulum\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewinding key\u003c\/strong\u003e are supplied with the clock. The pendulum will be disassembled for transport; basic knowledge of clockmaking is necessary to install it and perform the initial balance adjustments, or indicate this with your order and I will prepare a short explanatory video for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eThe sculpture is made of spelter with a bronze-imitation patination, a material widely used in French decorative arts of the late 19th century. The quality of the modeling is particularly interesting, with many details still well preserved, especially the musical attributes, which are often missing on this type of antique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eGood overall condition with signs of age consistent with its years:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"112oeqj\" data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eslight patina wear,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wks887\" data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003esmall marks and micro-scratches from use,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jrhtlh\" data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003esome old traces on the base and dial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jrhtlh\" data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eSome small chips on the marble base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w4uhty\" data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003eWidth: 33 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19rkmhj\" data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eDepth: 16 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17zf88l\" data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eHeight: 47 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d407gd\" data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eWeight: approximately 14 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVery beautiful decorative presence, ideal for a classic, eclectic interior, a cabinet of curiosities, or Haussmannian-style decor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arphilex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57517519896908,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/2272\/9292\/files\/1_7b179519-17ae-4576-90e4-d08e7a0ca7f4.png?v=1778518060","url":"https:\/\/arphilex.com\/en\/products\/pendule-de-cheminee-napoleon-iii-euterpe-japy-freres-regule-patine-xixe-siecle","provider":"Arphilex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}