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Mantelpiece Clock in the Louis XVI Manner, Retailed by E & S Watson of London

About the Item

Constructed in a fine quality two-tone ormolu case, and adorned with rose ground ‘Sevres’ style panels to both front and sides, depicting; rising from oblate toupie feet, the domed case is of modest breakfront form, with a flambeaux urn atop, having tea rose garlands conjoining the body; the clock face delineates the hours in Roman numerals in white cartouches, and is driven by an eight day movement, striking on a bell, with the backplate having the retailer’s stamp, ‘E & S Watson, London’, within an ellipse. Reference; Brian Loomes ‘Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World’ (Successor to the late G.H.Baillie’s groundbreaking book of the same title).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. In full working condition.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 81151stDibs: LU95471122208

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