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Very Fine and Rare Onyx, Porcelain, Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Mantel Clock

$27,484
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£20,000
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€23,625.60
€29,532.0120% Off
CA$38,133.47
CA$47,666.8420% Off
A$42,724.90
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CHF 22,218.81
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MX$517,644.23
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NOK 283,077.46
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SEK 264,262.63
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DKK 176,360.16
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About the Item

Very fine and rare green onyx, porcelain, cloisonné enamel and ormolu mantel clock French, Late 19th Century Height 64cm, diameter 23cm This beautiful piece is an exceptionally unusual and equally beautiful mantel clock, crafted from a variety of materials, used to showcase an array of superb decorative arts and techniques. Made in France in the late nineteenth century it is formed of green onyx, porcelain (the vase on top), cloisonné enamel and ormolu. The dials are set upon three columns of ormolu, mounted on green onyx, and framed with enamel in red, white, and blue, floral motifs. The dials are adorned with lettering in both French and Spanish, and measure time, temperature, and pressure. An elegant decorative vase mounts the clock, crafted from porcelain, and similarly decorated with enamel elements. Rare in design and even rare in terms of pure quality, it forms a unique antique timepiece, and a highly desirable work of craftsmanship.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.2 in (64 cm)Diameter: 9.06 in (23 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 171071stDibs: LU956331513652

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