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Antique gilt bronze and porcelain mantel clock with chivalric scenes

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique gilt bronze and porcelain mantel clock with chivalric scenes
French, Late 19th Century
Height 45cm, width 32cm, depth 15cm

This beautiful porcelain mantel clock is designed in the shape of a shield which is propped up on a gilt bronze (ormolu) easel support, composed of two shields and a staff topped by a helmet. The porcelain shield is painted, in the upper left corner, with a trophy of arms motif, composed of a sword, lance, two shields and a plumed helmet. The centre of the shield features a circular parcel gilt dial which is inscribed with black Arabic Numerals within white medallions. Below this, there is a painted scene which depicts two medieval knights fighting in an arena, observed by three figures standing before a castle.

The clock is signed on its reverse 'BREVETE S.G.D.G. LEB' in a shield-shaped profile.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain, ormolu.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	14339
Incollect Reference #:	739804

Dimensions

W.	12.6 in;	H.	17.72 in;	D.	5.91 in;
W.	32 cm;	H.	45 cm;	D.	15 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.