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Austrian enamel and silver-gilt clock by Ludwig Politzer

Creator: Ludwig Politzer
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
This magnificent silver-gilt and enamel lamp-form clock was produced in Vienna in about 1870. The clock sits on a lozenge-shaped base, which is enamelled with panels depicting reclining figures interspersed with panels decorated with gold-coloured foliate motifs. The body of the clock is connected to the base by a flared enamel stem. The body is of enamel and is painted throughout with angels and various other gold-coloured foliate motifs, all executed upon the blue ground of the base enamel.

The spout of the lamp-shaped body is mounted with a silver-gilt flame, while the handle features a silver-gilt mount in the form of a Classical female figure. The dial is enamelled and similarly decorated with a gold-on-blue scheme of foliate motifs. The dial features Roman numerals. The clock is marked throughout with ‘LP’, which designates Ludwig Politzer, an important Viennese maker of this period.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Austria
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	enamel, silver-gilt, vermeil
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c. 1870
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16101
Incollect Reference #:	349899

Dimensions

W.	11.81 in;	H.	16.14 in;	D.	4.72 in;
W.	30 cm;	H.	41 cm;	D.	12 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.