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French 19th century Porcelain and Ormolu garniture set, stamped S.F.R.A.

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A high quality and most decorative Chinese Export Porcelain and French 19th century Ormolu mounted garniture set, stamped S.F.R.A. This stunning three piece garniture set consist of a central clock and two candelabras, with the clock being raised on an Ormolu base with scrolled supports and foliate designs below a display platform at each side. Above sit two intricately detailed Turquoise Porcelain Foo dogs, one with its paw raised, elevated on the Ormolu bases and displaying fierce expressions. A tree like mount accented with Porcelain flowers leads up to the enameled clock face surrounded by an Ormolu foliate bezel before the Porcelain body showcasing scrolled designs. A charming foliate finial sits atop the clock and displays additional Porcelain flowers held by scrolled Ormolu vines and leaves. To each side are the impressive candelabras, raised on a double tiered Ormolu bases accented with fluted bands and supported on Toupie shaped feet. Handsome ram's heads accent the top of the bases at each top corner and hold pierced Porcelain plinths which support the Foo dogs above. The Foo dogs display the same attention to detail and fierce expressions, while seated next to a Porcelain pillar. Each pillar is finished with a foliate top cap before the acanthus leaf decorated arms leading to circular reeded and fluted candle cups. The candelabras are adorned at the center with berried and floral Ormolu finials. Clock Dimensions: H: 13.25" L: 12.25" D: 6" Candelabras Dimensions: H: 16" L: 9.25" D: 4.25" Société Clusienne d'Horlogerie was a prominent French clockmaking firm based in Cluses, known for producing high-quality mechanical movements during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Renowned for precision engineering, the company supplied ébauches and complete movements to many of France’s top decorative clockmakers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 146931stDibs: LU949945360792

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