Gothic Furnishings from Newport Rhode Island
Item # 4593. A fire gilt bronze clock garniture. Clock with a pair of matching three light candelabras. Napoleon III era; c. 1850-1870. Probably French. The works are French. Strikes on the hour and half hour. Size: the clock is 12.5" tall x 9" long x 6" deep. The candelabras are 15" tall. Material: Fire Gilt Bronze with painted "Paris Porcelain" elements with hand painted details. The decorative elements used reflect Renaissance designs: battle arms, swords, axes, helmuts, etc., all reflected in the porcelain and cast bronze decor. The colors are royal blue porcelain enhanced with gold and white art work. Condition: one of the candelabras has a missing candle cap and there are several decorative chains missing. The bezel around the clock face may or may not have been altered. There is no glass cover to the clock face. There is a glass cover to the back of the clock. The movement appears to be original and the clock is presently in running and striking condition. There is a key.From a local Newport Rhode Island estate. Price: $4,000.00 the set.
View showing the figure on the candelabra.
Detail on the base of one of the candelabra.
Detail of the clock itself.
Detail of a porcelain insert at the base of the clock.
View of the porcelain clock dial.
Detail of the clock works.
View of the base of the clock with quatrafoil pierced design.
Detail of the dial of the clock.
The top or dome of the clock which look like a crown.
Detail of the clock works.
The green circle notes the missing candle cap.
View of the back of the clock.
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