This clock is #’d 30721. Clock has 2-jewels, is a 8 day lever movement. The inlay on right and back sides has some wear conducive to age and use. This clock “Works Great”! This clock is a Great Addition to any collection or any French decor or is just a Fantastic Display Working clock! MEASURES: 11 1/2″ x 6″ x 3 1/4. PLEASE WAIT FOR INVOICE! HISTORY: Clockmaking was the economic engine of the small village of Saint Nicholas D’Aliermont in Normandy for over two hundred and fifty years, beginning with the arrival of Charles-Antoine Croutte in 1725. Son of a clockmaker, Charles -Antoine succeeded so well in attracting workers to the village that 25 years later in 1750, Saint Niicholas counted 8 production shops and 27 on the eve of the French revolution in 1789. In 1867, Albert Villon established his clockmaking shop in Saint Nicholas and began creating small’domestic’ alarm and mantle clocks, utilizing Japy Frères’ famous enamel dials. Villon identified his clocks by includiing his initials A. In 1896, Albert Villon associated himself with Paul Duverdrey and Joseph Bloquel and the three of them created the company known as Albert Villon, Duverdrey et Bloquel which operated under that name until Villon’s death in 1902. It was then rebaptized Duverdrey & Bloquel and in 1928, the brand name Bayard was retained. Bayard was chosen in reference to a character of French history known as the Chevalier de Bayard, who was without fear and without reproach. From 1928 to about 1932, many of the clocks produced were stamped with both names – Duverdrey & Bloquel – Bayard mostly on the clock mechanism and finally only Bayard was kept along with the logo of the walking lion. With the increasing mechanization of the manufacturing process, Bayard clocks were mass produced and exported to the four corners of the world during the 1930’s – a feat in itself. They also produced models for private brands such as Tribaudeau and the Manufrance catalogue. Many of the clocks produced by Duverdrey & Bloquel did not have identification marks on the case, only on the clock’s internal mechanism which makes identification sometimes a bit tricky. This is especially true for clocks that were manufactured for export. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Clocks\Desk, Mantel & Shelf Clocks”. The seller is “1kul57″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Features: 8-Day
- Time Period Manufactured: Antique (Pre-1930)
- Frame Material: Wood
- Modified Item: No
- Clock Type: Mantle
- Vintage: Yes
- Era: Early 20th Century (1911-1940)
- Power Source: Electrical
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- Material: Glass, Metal
- Year Manufactured: 1930
- Model: Kitty-Kat
- Character: Clocking
- Display Type: Analog
- Finish: wood
- Brand: Bayeard Duverdrey & Bloquel
- Style: Traditional
- Antique: Yes
- Color: Brown
- Room: Any Room, Dining Room
- Chime Sequence: Westminster
- Movement: Fusee
- Type: Table/Mantle
- Original/Reproduction: Original