Japy Frères (Japy Brothers) and Japy & Cie (Japy & Company) were two of the most important French clockmaking companies of the 19th century. They were founded by the Japy family, who were originally from Switzerland but moved to France in the late 18th century.
The Japy family started their clockmaking business in the town of Beaucourt in eastern France in the late 18th century. The company grew rapidly and soon became one of the leading clockmakers in France. In 1806, the Japy brothers, Frederic and Louis, founded Japy Frères, which became famous for its high-quality clocks and watches. The company quickly established a reputation for innovation and technological excellence, and it was awarded numerous prizes and honors for its products.
In the mid-19th century, Japy Frères and Japy & Cie became two separate companies. Japy Frères focused on the production of clocks and watches, while Japy & more...
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