Good late 19th century French porcelain, gilt brass and ormolu three-piece clock garniture, the 2.5-inch Arabic dial painted with Cupid and quiver of arrows and inscribed 'Paris' within lobed chapter ring, the two-train movement, striking on a coiled gong, stamped 'RACK FRENCH MAKE 12381' the case with domed square pediment having four porcelain frieze panels with putti and flowers, between vine-wrapped columns with ball finials, the inverted breakfront base with four conforming frieze panels of putti and musical trophies, raised on toupie-style ball feet, 1901 dedication inscription to fore edge, 33cm high, with original painted porcelain panel-centred pendulum, plus winder, together with an original matching pair of urns, each of two-handled caster form having a domed fixed cover with cast berry finial, over reserves of putti and maidens, signed 'Collot', raised on conforming bases with porcelain friezes, 29.5cm high (3)
Sold for £980
Good late 19th century French porcelain, gilt brass and ormolu three-piece clock garniture, the 2.5-inch Arabic dial painted with Cupid and quiver of arrows and inscribed 'Paris' within lobed chapter ring, the two-train movement, striking on a coiled gong, stamped 'RACK FRENCH MAKE 12381' the case with domed square pediment having four porcelain frieze panels with putti and flowers, between vine-wrapped columns with ball finials, the inverted breakfront base with four conforming frieze panels of putti and musical trophies, raised on toupie-style ball feet, 1901 dedication inscription to fore edge, 33cm high, with original painted porcelain panel-centred pendulum, plus winder, together with an original matching pair of urns, each of two-handled caster form having a domed fixed cover with cast berry finial, over reserves of putti and maidens, signed 'Collot', raised on conforming bases with porcelain friezes, 29.5cm high (3)
Auction: Spring Specialist Sale, 12th Mar, 2026
Our Spring Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors items.
Highlights will include: a Rare 'Black Forest' carved and stained wood hall chair in the form of a bear; a Fred, Paris - 18k white gold bracelet watch; an original Charles Haigh Wood, (1856-1927) - Oil on canvas - 'Private and Confidential'; and a fine selection of jewellery.
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Wednesday 11th March - 10am till 5pm