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Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Rococo Style Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Carriage Clock
French, Late 19th Century
Height 18cm, width 10cm, depth 8.5cm

The carriage clock is of rectangular form and is crafted with a rectangular ormolu case set with Sevres-style porcelain plaques to each side. The front plaque features a pink ground with gilt arabesques, and the clock dial is painted with black Roman numerals on white circles to the centre, with ormolu hands and a putto to the centre of the numerals. The plaques to either side of the clock are decorated with pink and gilt borders, and each feature a central painted putto. The back of the clock is set with a pane of glass to reveal the mechanism, and all are set on a stepped unadorned ormolu base.

More Information

In the Style of:	Sèvres Porcelain / Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Porcelain, ormolu.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Rococo, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	13614
Incollect Reference #:	756723

Dimensions

W.	3.94 in;	H.	7.09 in;	D.	3.35 in;
W.	10 cm;	H.	18 cm;	D.	8.5 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.