Jappy Freres Repeater Carriage Clock. Fancy etched brass case w/ beveled glasses, exposed escapement through the top and alarm/repeater button. Enameled dial w/ black roman numerals and minute markers on the chapter ring w/ sub-alarm dial and black open moon hands. Quality movement signed “Jappy Freres – Exposition 1855 Grande – Med – Honneur”, movement and case numbers “901” are matching; Silvered lever platform escapement w/ fancy etched platform, and rack & snail strike mechanism striking a single bell. All appears to be running, strikes properly and balance has good brisk motion; has small chip on front and right side glasses on a single corner and a larger chip on the left side glass; handle has some light repair and is not solid on the case. 3.75″W x 7.5″H x 3″D. Estimated Value$1,500 – 2,500.
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