A French Napoleon III bronze, ormolu and white marble figural mantel clock in the Louis XVI styleRetailed by Juvenaux, Paris, circa 1870The circular countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with VINCENTI... MEDAILLE D'ARGENT, PARIS 1855 beneath indistinct retailers stamp JUVENAUX and number 62, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to outer track and fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind hinged cast convex glazed bezel, the case with lovebird, quiver and flaming torch cast surmount to the acanthus cast and chased laurel bordered superstructure over central rectangular section housing the movement fitted with brass grille frets to the sides and rectangular glazed door to the rear, flanked by seated putti holding aloft grapes and flowers, the base with repeating foliate band and scroll-fronted panel beneath the dial flanked by acanthus cast ogee platforms beneath the cherubs, over breakfronted white marble plinth applied with gilt tied laurel moulding to upper edge and on toupe feet, 35cm (13.5ins) high.Condition Report: Movement is in working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements; the mechanism is a little dirty hence a gentle clean/service is advised and the bell is missing its securing nut. The dial has some light concentric scratching in the vicinity of the IX and X numerals, two small chips to the left hand winding hole and one to the right and a small hairline crack next to the 30 minute mark below VI. The case is generally in good original condition with the mounts retaining original gilding throughout with light wear to high spots and a few spots of green tarnishing to the superstructure. The marble base has a slight shallow edge bruise to the centre towards the left hand return of the breakfront otherwise faults very much limited to a few minor edge chips (can be felt rather than seen).Clock has a pendulum and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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Fine 19th century French ebonised, ormolu and pietra dura breakfront side cabinet, the acanthus moulded ormolu frieze above three single panel doors, the centre door with pietra dura urn of flowers and foliage in relief, the flanking doors with similar ribbon tied clusters of fruit, flowers and foliage, each within ormolu bands and flanked by caryatid stiles on shaped plinth base with scrolls and centre mask, a roman figure on each end panel. H117.5cm W215.5cm D45.5cmDamage to top blisters, missing veneers - see photosBlemishes to cabinet doors, some small cracks and pieces missing etcScuffs and missing veneers where the doors openBase scratched, missing veneers and gouge to sideEnd panels - brass inlay lifted and small section missing. Veneers raised and splits - see photos.Key present.
ATTRIBUTED TO C.F.A. VOYSEY FOR THOMAS ELSLEY & CO. GROUP OF ARTS & CRAFTS FITTINGS, CIRCA 1920 brass, to include a FINGERPLATE, stamped verso ELSLEY'S, 38cm tall; a PAIR OF DOOR HINGES, each stamped ELSLEY, 23cm tall; a DOUBLE LIGHT SWITCH AND PLATE, unmarked; and a SINGLE LIGHT SWITCH PLATE, unmarked, 14.5cm and 8cm across
the two plank top over three frieze drawers, shaped apron and pot shelf 79 x 192 x 39cmFootnote: Provenance: From the collection of Claudine Auger (1941-2019), Belgravia, LondonCondition report: Top with heavy dry crack, quite a lot of old worm, both end drawers relined, one brass knob replaced with a door knob, various structural repairs and replacements, some block feet replaced
with dental decorated cornice over four panelled doors above a counter top with integrated pewter ewer and basin, three drawers and four further doors beneath, the doors inlaid with sycamore and ash, with marquetry pillars 223 x 332 x 51cmCondition report: Some cracks to door panels, loss of molding to bottom at right end, some other small areas of loss to edges
with moulded breakfront cornice above a door with a bevelled rectangular plate, enclosing a bank of five drawers, the fall front enclosing a fitted interior with a central door above two short and two graduated long drawers, on bracket feet 190 x 61 x 47cmFootnote: Provenance: Christie's London, Important English Furniture, 9th April 1987, Lot 116, £7500, From the collection of Claudine Auger (1941-2019), Belgravia, LondonCondition report: The cornice is of a later date, early 20th century restoration and repolish to a very average standard, with poor repairs to veneers, some dry cracking, losses etc., the brass-ware has been replaced, feet look original but have had blocks and work
the pagoda top hood with three cast brass flambeau finials and brass fretwork panels, the trunk with shaped top door having chinoiserie decoration to the front and sides, upon a panelled base and double skirting, the 12inch (30.5cm) brass and silvered dial signed on a plaque, with matted centre, moonphase disc to the arch below an engraved border, with seconds dial and date aperture, mask spandrels, the 8 day 5 pillar movement quarter chiming on 8 bells, strike/silent lever to right side, and brass cased weights277cm highFootnote: Provenance: With Raffety & Walwyn Fine Antique Clocks, London, from whom acquired by the present owner Private collection, Kensington, London Francis Perigal was in business from 1770, a member of the Clockmaker's Company in 1781, and Master in 1806.A few small chips and scratches to paint / lacquer. Currently ticking. Striking and chiming weights not attached. Two later screws to hood top. Side finials rather loose. Overall a very attractive clock.
the rectangular case on moulded breakfront plinth base, with twin dials within a foliate engraved gilt surround, two part enamel dial having Roman numerals and visible Brocot escapement, bell striking drum movement, above calendar dial with moonphase aperture, indicating year, month, day and date, the backplate marked 'P B Seul Brevete', some damage to case in places 46cm high, 35cm wideCondition:Some chips and cracks to the case (see photos). Movement appears fully wound, and ticks for a short time. Does not appear to strike.Dial door a little tight to close/open.Sold as seen.
the swanneck pediment with twin ivory roundels and gilt urn finial above silvered dial signed 'Stancliffe, London', with thermometer and vernier, hinged glazed door and ivory adjusting knob below, the concealed tube to the flat front with urn shape cistern cover having a visible ivory float 99cm highFootnote: Provenance: With Littlebury Antiques, 24 November 1989, An Oxfordshire country house
the rectangular hood with dentil cornice above pierced fretwork panels and fluted columns, the 33cm (13inch) silvered brass dial with foliate monogram to a circular disc in the arch, engraved centre with seconds dial and date aperture, signed 'Will. Wilson, Kendal’ between VI, with Indian mask spandrels, and 4 pillar eight day movement, the trunk with arched door flanked by quarter columns, all on a canted base and low bracket feet, (movement and dial probably associated to the case) 234cm high
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