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Figural Bisque Porcelain w Gilt Bronze Clock Napoleonic Officer 19th century

$1,800
£1,382.87
€1,588.91
CA$2,531.92
A$2,844.50
CHF 1,486.26
MX$34,718.48
NOK 18,871.12
SEK 17,763.18
DKK 11,857.01

About the Item

Made of bisque porcelain in the middle of 19th century, presumably by Royal French Porcelain Manufacture de Sevres, the clock in the form of a scene where an elegant officer was depicted at intermedia of military routine, going to merrily celebrate seldom rest time with good beverage and more. His unbuttoned uniform and relaxed posture speak for a state of complete serenity. His patched sleeve uniform and short broadsword leads to the artillery corps of the French infantry from the time of Napoleon I. Exceptional quality porcelain composition of complex execution, featuring incredibly fine detail: every fingernail, patches and seams on the uniform are clearly read. Mercury gilded bronze and brass inlays. Comes from old Swedish estate. Such fragile clocks are very rare in the antiques market and this one is unusually well preserved. Size of 33.5 cm (roughly 13.2 in) high, 26 cm (roughly 10,2 in) wide, 13 cm (roughly 5,1 in) deep. Very Good condition, minimal age wear such insignificant chips here and there, couple of retouches including enamel dial, kiln cracks (baking of porcelain). Movement runs and strikes timely however we don’t provide any warranty on accuracy and running time as the transportation could make significant changes to present state; key, pendulum and bell are included. Please study good resolution images for cosmetic condition. In person actual item may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 5,5 kg is going to measure some 9 kg packed for shipment.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.2 in (33.53 cm)Width: 10.2 in (25.91 cm)Depth: 5.1 in (12.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    e.g. 1870-1890
  • Condition:
    Repaired: retouches including. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Very Good condition, minimal age wear such insignificant chips here and there, couple of retouches including enamel dial, kiln cracks (baking of porcelain). Movement runs and strikes timely however we don’t provide any warranty on accuracy and runnin.
  • Seller Location:
    Sweden, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8776235299102

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