Louis XV Mantel Clock

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A Fine Louis XV Ormolu Mantel Clock

 

In the center a circular white-enamelled dial with roman and arabic numbers, framed by a floral wreath.

Rococo base with ascending branches with leaves and blossoms, as well as 23 porcelain blossoms.

On the base two Meissen figures, a man playing a bagpipe, a lady playing a hurdy-gurdy. In front of them a music stand.

 

The Blossoms and the Meissen figures decorated in polychrome colors.

 

The Meissen figures with swordmarks.

 

The clockwork added (Swiss clockwork with eight day function abt. 1900).

 

Paris and Meissen abt. 1740/1750

 

Height: 36 cm

 

Width: 25 cm

 

Depth: 15 cm