Lot 296 , A 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu and Sevres style porcelain clock garniture, height 16.5in.

A 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu and Sevres style porcelain clock garniture, the mantel clock of architectural form with urn surmount and porcelain panels painted with Cupid, lovers and a trophy, signed L. Levy, S. Marti eight day countwheel movement, height 14.5in. with a pair of matching five light candelabra, height 16.5in.
Estimate £600-800

Overall looks to be in honest untouched condition, a little dusty with a slightly matted finish to the ormolu, some scattered dirt spots mainly to the upwards facing surfaces, porcelain all looks good with original gilding intact, slight rubbing beneath the naming on the dial, movement intact, comes with pendulum and old key but not tested for timekeeping, candelabra may once have had sconces and are slightly wobbly at the joints but otherwise look good.


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Sold for £1,000