A French gilt brass four-glass mantel clock The movement by Japy Freres, Paris, circa 1900 The circular eight-day gong striking movement with Brocot escapement regulated by twin mercury capsule pendulum with Brocot adjustment to suspension, the backplate stamped with JAPY FRERES & CIE, MED. D'HONNEUR roundel over numbers 3 11, the circular white enamel Roman enamel dial with steel moon hands and moulded bezel, the case with cavetto moulded cornice above bevel-glazed front door, side panels and rear door set between caddy moulded corner uprights, on cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating bracket feet, 327cm (10.25ins approx.) high. Provenance: The property of a private collector, Hertfordshire.