Lot 89 , A Meissen flower encrusted mantel clock, late 19th century, H. 34.5cm, restored

A Meissen flower encrusted mantel clock, late 19th century, of cartouche shape, surmounted by two birds, on four scrolled feet, underglaze blue crossed swords marks, H. 34.5cm, restored
Estimate £200-300

As is typical there are numerous small losses to the encrusted flowers and leaves all over, the bird lower left has lost its tail and the bird on top has a restored beak, the bird upper right has a restored beak and tail and there is restoration to the cresting on some encrusted flowers and leaves which has discoloured slightly, the movement also appears to be later as it does not fit the aperture correctly, the enamel dial has some slight splinter chipping around the left key hole, there is a firing crack underneath the base and the lower part of the shell at the back of the base has been restored and there is some discolouration to the restoration which is over the underglaze blue crossed swords mark.


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Sold for £340