Lot 242 , Frederick Rhead for Foley. An Intarsio ware mantel clock, c.1900 29cm, slight restoration

Frederick Rhead for Foley. An Intarsio ware mantel clock, c.1900 decorated with two maidens emblematic of day and night, titled 'Dies and Nox', the central panel decorated with boats on a river and the motto 'Carpe Diem', with lilies to each side, blurred printed mark and model no. 342574?, 29cm, slight restoration
Estimate £600-800

There is good quality restoration to the left side of the plinth base and to the top right gable of the 'roof' of the mantel clock, fine crazing to the glaze all over, otherwise good condition.


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Sold for £780