11th Nov, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Autumn Fine Sale
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A French Ormolu and Porcelain Mounted Striking Mantel Clock Garniture, circa 1890, the imposing case surmounted by a classical infant in robes, side mask mounts, central blue porcelain urn shaped case, winged cherubs, loving birds and swag decorated base, porcelain painted dial with Roman numerals, twin barrel movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, 74cm high, together with Matching Ormolu and Blue Porcelain Mounted Urn Shaped Six-Light Candelabra Garniture, 73cm high, (3)
Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Clock case with ormolu surfaces slightly discoloured, central porcelain body of the case with fine hairline cracks below the back door area, above the back door area with small chips to the edges, dial with small chips around both winding holes, movement is dirty, with later pendulum. Both garniture with the ormolu surfaces discoloured, one of the garniture with two light candelabra branches have come off and need securing, one of the detached branches with one sconce missing, same garnituire with one small chip. Some bolts to the joints are loose to each garniture and also the clock.
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Auction: Autumn Fine Sale, 11th Nov, 2023
The Autumn Fine Art Sale offers a strong mix of traditional antiques, led by a fine pair of Chinese Porcelain Yellow Ground Medallion Bowls, and a very rare 17th century 'Detector' Lock, one of only a handful known by Birmingham locksmith John Wilkes. Also on offer are a selection of Bear Jugs from the Collection of the Late Stanley J. Seeger, and A Private Collection of Barometers.
The Sale will also include Selected Items Sold on Behalf of the Terry Family of York (Terry’s Chocolates) - these items will be denoted throughout the online catalogue with a ~
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Sunday 5 November - Friday 10 November 11am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am.
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