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French Gilt Bronze And Porcelain Chinoiserie Themed Mantel Clock, 19th Century

About the Item

A very attractive French gilt bronze and ceramic mantel clock, profusely decorated with floral swags, flowers, ribbons, birds and masks and surmounted by a ceramic and bronze baroque style urn swathed in fruit and flowers. The original gilding in in extremely good condition with only very minor wear commensurate with age. The Chinoiserie themed enamelled porcelain plaques depict courtly scenes with a lady attended by her maidservants, an old man in a golden kimono, large-crowned chrysanthemums and birds. The bronze work is rooted in the European Baroque taste. The ceramic dial with Arabic and Roman numerals and delicate serpentine style gilt hands. The two train French movement chimes the hours and half hours on a bell.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Depth: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    The original gilding and ceramic panels are in very nice condition with little wear. The movement has been fully serviced. A very fine clock.
  • Seller Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4965238276242
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