Lot 748
A good mid 19th century French ormolu and porcelain mantel clock by Vincenti & Cie, circa 1855....
Monday 2 April 2012 | 10:00 | Lots: 546
Lot 748
A good mid 19th century French ormolu and porcelain mantel clock by Vincenti & Cie, circa 1855....
Lot 748
Lot Description
A good mid 19th century French ormolu and porcelain mantel clock by Vincenti & Cie, circa 1855. Having a 3.5" porcelain dial with cellular gilt Roman chapter ring framing a putto holding a floral garland, with brass moon hands, the two-train movement with Medaille d'Argent exhibition stamp and number 711, the finely-cast case surmounted by a Sevres-style oval portrait between supporters to an arched pediment with urn finials, over caryatids flanking a panel of cherubs studying the Liberal Arts, the sides with similar panels of cherubs carrying baskets, on a spreading inverted breakfront base with toupie feet, 14", (35.5cm) high.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Dial - excellent.
Movement - needs a clean but appears sound.
Case - portrait panel is cracked through horizontally. One toupie foot is bent. Otherwise very good, with superb gilding.
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any clocks sold.
Please login to request a condition report or ask more questions.