French ormolu and enamel miniature carriage clock

£8,500

This beautiful miniature carriage clock is deftly modelled from ormolu in the Neoclassical style, and features elegant enamel plaques painted in imitation of porcelain.

 

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Description

This elegant miniature carriage clock features a Neoclassical style ormolu frame, the edges modelled as fluted Corinthian columns and the top as an entablature. The case is surmounted by an ornate ormolu handle. The sides of the clock are inset with enamel plaques painted in imitation of Sèvres porcelain, while the base and top are inset with similar panels of landscape scenes. The front face of the clock features an ornate scrolling pierced foliate mount, which envelopes the white enamel dial. The clock is accompanied by a fitted velvet-lined leather travel case, which is open to the front to reveal the clock face, and set with a carrying strap.

Clock: Height 11cm, width 5.5cm, depth 5cm
Case: Height 11cm, width 7cm, depth 7cm

Details

Country of Origin
French
Date of Manufacture
Late 19th Century
Period
Late 19th Century
Style
Neoclassical
Material
Enamel, Leather, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze), Velvet
Colour
Brown, Gold, Green, Multi-coloured, Red

Dimensions

Height
11 cm / 4.3 inches
Width
5.5 cm / 2 inches
Depth
5 cm / 2 inches

Reference:
16766

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