
A Stylish 19th Century Japonisme style Japy Freres Clock Garniture
Retailed by Hardy Brothers each of the three pieces on a shaped gilt timber and plaster stand.
The gilt metal stamped JM and numbered.
Clock height 45cm,(not including stands)
Garnitures 32.5cm (not including stands)
French circa 1860
Japonisme is a French term that refers to the popularity and influence of Japanese art and design among a number of Western European artists in the nineteenth century following the forced reopening of foreign trade with Japan in 1858
Japy Freres was founded in 1806 by Frédéric Japy with his sons, Pierre, Fritz and Louis, creating the trademark ‘Japy Freres’. (Japy Brothers). They enjoyed their ‘boom time’ from 1850-1930 as they produced good quality watches and clocks. They also won a number of medals at international exhibitions throughout the nineteenth century.