A FRENCH GILT BRASS MOUNTED SMALL PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURE IN THE LOUIS XV TASTE UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1900 The eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum and stamped with serial number 1245 to backplate, the circular white porcelain Roman numeral dial with raised gilt shield motif to centre and conforming cartouche-bordered numerals, with scroll-pierced gilt brass hands set behind hinged convex bevel-glazed cast brass bezel, the waisted case with polychrome floral painted urn surmount adorned with rococo cast mounts to the gilt highlighted swept upstand over cast rococo-scroll bordered fascia polychrome painted with twin Putti within a shaped panel and decorative diamond hatched field beneath the dial, the sides with gilt scroll bordered floral spray painted panels and the rear with conforming decoration beneath the dial aperture within rococo scroll cast surround matching that of front, on integral out swept scroll feet; the candlesticks of shouldered baluster form with writhen cast sconces over floral panel and gilt trellis painted uprights, on stepped gilt highlighted porcelain bases applied with rocaille cast mounts, (3). The clock 30.5cm (12ins) high, 19cm (7.5ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep; the candlesticks each 19cm (7.5ins) high, 7.5cm (3ins) wide. Condition Report: The movement is complete but is in dirty/neglected condition. The going train will just about 'beat' indicating that a clean and overhaul is all that is required for the clock to run. The strike train however has a break to the countwheel arbor (adjacent to the pinion) hence will require a new arbor or skilled repair. Movement otherwise is intact and appears fundamentally original. The dial is a little dirty/discoloured and the ferrules lining the winding holes are a little worn otherwise appears undamaged; the minute hand has been repaired. The case is generally in good original condition with faults essentially limited to some chipping to the porcelain bordering the dial (only visible on close examination). The rear has a couple of tiny chips to the movement aperture (adjacent to the gilt brass securing collar) otherwise porcelain appears free form defects and exhibits minimal wear to the gilding. The mounts retain their original gilding albeit with some edge wear and spotting. Candlesticks appear free from damage and present as in similar condition (with regards to wear, discolouration and build-up of grime) to the clock. Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH GILT BRASS MOUNTED SMALL PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK GARNITURE IN THE LOUIS XV TASTE UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1900 The eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum and stamped with serial number 1245 to backplate, the circular white porcelain Roman numeral dial with raised gilt shield motif to centre and conforming cartouche-bordered numerals, with scroll-pierced gilt brass hands set behind hinged convex bevel-glazed cast brass bezel, the waisted case with polychrome floral painted urn surmount adorned with rococo cast mounts to the gilt highlighted swept upstand over cast rococo-scroll bordered fascia polychrome painted with twin Putti within a shaped panel and decorative diamond hatched field beneath the dial, the sides with gilt scroll bordered floral spray painted panels and the rear with conforming decoration beneath the dial aperture within rococo scroll cast surround matching that of front, on integral out swept scroll feet; the candlesticks of shouldered baluster form with writhen cast sconces over floral panel and gilt trellis painted uprights, on stepped gilt highlighted porcelain bases applied with rocaille cast mounts, (3). The clock 30.5cm (12ins) high, 19cm (7.5ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep; the candlesticks each 19cm (7.5ins) high, 7.5cm (3ins) wide. Condition Report: The movement is complete but is in dirty/neglected condition. The going train will just about 'beat' indicating that a clean and overhaul is all that is required for the clock to run. The strike train however has a break to the countwheel arbor (adjacent to the pinion) hence will require a new arbor or skilled repair. Movement otherwise is intact and appears fundamentally original. The dial is a little dirty/discoloured and the ferrules lining the winding holes are a little worn otherwise appears undamaged; the minute hand has been repaired. The case is generally in good original condition with faults essentially limited to some chipping to the porcelain bordering the dial (only visible on close examination). The rear has a couple of tiny chips to the movement aperture (adjacent to the gilt brass securing collar) otherwise porcelain appears free form defects and exhibits minimal wear to the gilding. The mounts retain their original gilding albeit with some edge wear and spotting. Candlesticks appear free from damage and present as in similar condition (with regards to wear, discolouration and build-up of grime) to the clock. Clock has a pendulum but no winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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