19th Century Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Sèvres Style Figural Mantel Clock
Item Details
A 19th century gilt bronze and porcelain Sèvres style figural mantel clock. The clock has a drum case framed by a rosette garland around a brass bezel and a blue porcelain face with hand-painted floral decoration, black Roman numerals and brass openwork hands, with two key arbors. The clock rests on a pedestal to one side of a robed figure holding a staff and pick axe. The clock pedestal and figure stand on a splayed base with Neoclassical design elements and a figural medallion in relief to the front. The base and bask are a frame; the clock is not marked.
| Type | Mantel Clock |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Materials | Glass, Metal |
| Operation | Spring Driven |
| Working Condition | Untested. Timekeeping accuracy is not guaranteed. |
| Key Included | No |
Condition
- untested, appears to be inoperable.
- crack to arm of figure; accretion and oxidation to frame and base; there is a hole cut into the underside frame. It is not known if the works are complete.
Dimensions
Item #
18CIN578-061
