French ormolu and porcelain mantel clock and garniture set
French ormolu and porcelain mantel clock and garniture set
SOLD $720.00 Sold: Feb 6, 2025 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
For sale here is this superb French ormolu and porcelain mantel clock and garniture set. The dial and front of the clock are beautifully painted and gilt, on a turquoise ground, brass panel. The dial is decorated with gilding and is painted with a basket, a musical instrument and flowers. The painting beneath the dial depicts a romantic scene of a couple fishing in the countryside. This very substantial clock sits on lion's paw feet and is topped with a porcelain urn, painted with flowers. The case is impressed "4 P.H.MOUREY 74" (for April 1874). The 8-day, bell-striking movement is working well and comes with a pendulum and a key.The garnitures are also impressed "P.H.MOUREY". The turquoise ground porcelain urns on the ormolu garnitures are painted with a lady artist and a lady musician. The panels beneath are painted with flowers and bows. The clock measures approximately 16 1/2 inches high, 10 1/4 inches wide and 5 1/4 inches deep. It is in very good antique condition The garnitures are 13 1/2 inches high, 4 1/2 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches deep; they are also in very good antique condition. The clock movement has been checked and oiled.Please view all photos for details, as these form part of the description. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
For sale here is this superb French ormolu and porcelain mantel clock and garniture set. The dial and front of the clock are beautifully painted and gilt, on a turquoise ground, brass panel. The dial is decorated with gilding and is painted with a basket, a musical instrument and flowers. The painting beneath the dial depicts a romantic scene of a couple fishing in the countryside. This very substantial clock sits on lion's paw feet and is topped with a porcelain urn, painted with flowers. The case is impressed "4 P.H.MOUREY 74" (for April 1874). The 8-day, bell-striking movement is working well and comes with a pendulum and a key.The garnitures are also impressed "P.H.MOUREY". The turquoise ground porcelain urns on the ormolu garnitures are painted with a lady artist and a lady musician. The panels beneath are painted with flowers and bows. The clock measures approximately 16 1/2 inches high, 10 1/4 inches wide and 5 1/4 inches deep. It is in very good antique condition The garnitures are 13 1/2 inches high, 4 1/2 inches wide and 4 1/2 inches deep; they are also in very good antique condition. The clock movement has been checked and oiled.Please view all photos for details, as these form part of the description. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.