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An English Regency Blue John and Marble Clockcase with an enamel portrait

$4,500
£3,411.62
€3,932.69
CA$6,337.53
A$7,027.85
CHF 3,692.61
MX$85,868.38
NOK 46,199.64
SEK 43,366.25
DKK 29,358.33

About the Item

An extremely rare English Regency Blue John and marble clockcase that has been retrofitted with a gilt bronze framed enamel portrait medallion of a lady. Presumably the clock that originally formed part of the case was lost or damaged and was cleverly replaced by the convex glass fronted portrait medallion . The clock case is composed of a blue john tazza set on a black marble base which is mounted on top of a square blue john clockcase. The clockcase is decorated with white marble trim and rests on a black marble base. Blue John (also known as Derbyshire Spar) is a semi-precious mineral, a form of fluorite with bands of a purple-blue or yellowish color. This mineral was exclusively found in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Blue John Cavern and Treak Cliff Cavern n Derbyshire. It was mined and almost all used in 19th century to make decorative objects such as tazzas urns candle sticks candelabra bowls etc. for Royalty and nobility.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. There are some minor age related nicks in the white marble trim above the medallion. Refer to photos .
  • Seller Location:
    Vancouver, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4631246412682

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