Hi all, I got this clock the other day from an auction in April out of a house in Belgium. I've been starting to collect silk suspension French clocks, especially the wood cased ones. There is also a cool lined jewelery? box in the top that's a great spot for keys. Maybe this was some sort of boudoir clock.
When I bid on this clock, I assumed the carvings I saw were wood, but after getting it and seeing a few of the chips I think it is some kind of ceramic. If someone can give me some clue as to what it is, would be appreciated. I wanted to know so I could determine what was good/bad to clean it with, as the case is extremely dirty! The detail is beautiful.
The movement is in good shape as far as I can tell and runs well, there is what looks like a replacement brass bell.The dial is signed Mestdagh Meyers a Anvers, the movement is signed Paveau & Durlan A Paris and Japy Freres. From my limited knowledge I am assuming it was produced by Japy, finished by Paveau and then retailed by Meyers maybe around 1850? Am I correct with this? If anyone could let me know anymore info it would by appreciated. I enjoy knowing as much as possible about the history of each clock I adopt.
As always thanks for information and input. This forum has been a great way for me to be able to discuss and learn things that would have not been possible for me.
Will
When I bid on this clock, I assumed the carvings I saw were wood, but after getting it and seeing a few of the chips I think it is some kind of ceramic. If someone can give me some clue as to what it is, would be appreciated. I wanted to know so I could determine what was good/bad to clean it with, as the case is extremely dirty! The detail is beautiful.
The movement is in good shape as far as I can tell and runs well, there is what looks like a replacement brass bell.The dial is signed Mestdagh Meyers a Anvers, the movement is signed Paveau & Durlan A Paris and Japy Freres. From my limited knowledge I am assuming it was produced by Japy, finished by Paveau and then retailed by Meyers maybe around 1850? Am I correct with this? If anyone could let me know anymore info it would by appreciated. I enjoy knowing as much as possible about the history of each clock I adopt.
As always thanks for information and input. This forum has been a great way for me to be able to discuss and learn things that would have not been possible for me.
Will












