28th Aug, 2024 9:30

Fine Art & Antiques

 
  Lot 185
 

A large and impressive porcelain 'Neptune' clock, after Meissen, the second half of the 19th century, the balloon-shaped case with flowering basket finial, mythical figures, applied flowers and pierced diapers, on scrolled feet, bearing cross sword and dot device to the reverse of the case, 42 cm wide x 71 cm overall height, together with a pair of Sitzendorf porcelain figural candelabra, each with four sconces, 46 cm overall height.

Sold for £900


Condition Report

Petals and some flowers are missing throughout. Some floral areas may have been restored in the past. Neptune's trident missing. Some adjustment required to the dial and movement, cracking to the enamel dial obscured by the bezel frame. Adjustment required to close the glazed back panel for the movement. Clock not running at the time of inspection.

Sitzendorf candelabra are associated. Some chips to the petals and leaves, and slight rubbing to the gilding. Some restoration and re-gilding evident to the bottom stem on one.

 

A large and impressive porcelain 'Neptune' clock, after Meissen, the second half of the 19th century, the balloon-shaped case with flowering basket finial, mythical figures, applied flowers and pierced diapers, on scrolled feet, bearing cross sword and dot device to the reverse of the case, 42 cm wide x 71 cm overall height, together with a pair of Sitzendorf porcelain figural candelabra, each with four sconces, 46 cm overall height.

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