Lot 304 , A 19th century French ormolu and enamelled porcelain clock garniture, clock height 13.75in. urns 11.5in. overall on both plinths 17in.

A 19th century French ormolu and enamelled porcelain clock garniture, the eight day clock with arched architectural case flanked by a pair of urns, all decorated with scenes of medieval figures including Joan of Arc, Japy Freres movement, clock height 13.75in. urns 11.5in. overall on both plinths 17in.
Estimate £300-500

Somewhat neglected state, the ormolu is very dirty and rubbed particularly on one side of the top of the clock case, numerous small dirt and oxidisations spots throughout, arched top of the case looks to have two small foliate motifs (one from each side), dial dirty but otherwise looks good, hands rubbed but original, side panels equally in good order with just a little light rubbing to the gilding, movement looks dirty and neglected but thought to be complete, comes with pendulum but no key, one urn is a little wobbly at the joints, very dirty but otherwise good, the other urn with panel of knights on horseback has cracks running above their heads and a small chip, the left hand arm needs re-attaching at the bottom. All pieces sit on original gilt plinths and further ebonised plinths which at one time would have had glass domes.


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Sold for £700