30th Jun, 2022 9:30

Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Art

 
  Lot 291
 

A matched gilt metal clock garniture, 19th century, each with Paris porcelain panels, the clock with eight day Japy Frere movement chiming on a bell, the five branch candelabra with putti with cymbals or a drum flanked by rams head masks, the clock on a giltwood stand, 34cm, the candelabra 46cm

Sold for £500


Condition Report

The dial has some shell chipping around the winding holes

The frieze panel on the plinth shows a gap at the corner, possibly as a result of damage whilst fitting.

The lions mask handles at either side are missing the rings.

The clock movement is wound solid to both trains

The clcok will run but soon stops

When the hands are advanced to the hour and half hour the the chiming train activates but is out of sync with the displayed our

The accompanying candelabra seem intact and the panels are free from chips and cracks.

The clock will need some work/service to make good.

 

A matched gilt metal clock garniture, 19th century, each with Paris porcelain panels, the clock with eight day Japy Frere movement chiming on a bell, the five branch candelabra with putti with cymbals or a drum flanked by rams head masks, the clock on a giltwood stand, 34cm, the candelabra 46cm

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