AUCTION : 0414

Lot#: 948

DESCRIPTION: French mantel clock, high quality porcelain case with crossed swords mark, possibly Meissen, rococo style with foliate and naturalistic ornament, the top with trailing vines and many applied flowers, case with pink, aqua, and gold highlights, gilt bezel with beveled convex glass, porcelain dial with gold Roman numerals, gilt hands, rear bezel with frosted glass, 8 days, time and strike, Pendule a Paris movement, c1870
CONDITION: case with chips and minor losses, primarily to applied flowers, although in much better condition than usual, one section of vine and flowers at top left missing, dial very good, ticks and strikes, Ht 12 1/2"
ESTIMATE: $400 - $600
PRICE SOLD: $200

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