A VINTAGE FRENCH MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK AND CANDLELABRA GARNITURES, a rose and ivory colour marble, cast metal figure and painted brass detailed clock, the figure on the top of the clock is a girl carrying a basket, it has gilt details overall and gilt scroll feet and handles, the dial is of cream colour with fine black detailed pattern and decorative numbers with a black metal hand, key and pendulum present, the dial is covered with a hinged glass and brass front, height 45cm, (one hand is missing, only one side winds the other appears to be over wound, the feet are loose mainly the front left, left side handle loose, large piece missing out of the marble top right corner, a small nibble in the marble at the back top, back plate appears to have been painted a gold colour), two candelabra garnitures in matching rose and ivory colour marble with painted gold colour metal detail, four arms coming of a central candle holder with four more candle holders, height 42cm, (one candle holder is damaged and appears not to match the rest, signs of gold paint on the marble base, the metal around the candle holder is quite bent in places and some metal decor loose, candle residue present in both and both would benefit a clean), (Condition Report: please see main description for specific item damage, overall would benefit from a clean, not tested), (3)
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Fine quality large 19th century French ormolu clock garniture by Lerolle à Paris with Sèvres-style porcelain panels, the clock mounted with three classical female figures and cherub emblematic of spring and summer, the dial painted with cherubs and trophy of musical instruments and quiver of arrows, cylinder movement signed by maker and striking on bell (pendulum and key present), 64 cm wide and 47cm high, the pair of candlebra with putti supports and with painted cherubs and musical trophies 50cm high.An identical model, in cleaned condition, was sold at a Sotheby during the 'Freddy Mercury Auction', with a result of £17.780,00. https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/freddie-mercury-a-world-of-his-own-at-home/a-louis-xvi-style-gilt-bronze-and-sevres-style Good original condition, the clock runs ( not tested for timekeeping), the case has some wear to the gilding and is generally dirty, the harvest figure is missing a scythe from her hand, the porcelain dial and panels are in good order. The pair of candlelabra are in good original order. They are generally dirty and one small lower porcelain panel has a small chip. Please see the extra images on our website
A PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU CANDELABRA, 19TH CENTURY a pair of french ormolu and figural six-light candlelabra featuring two cherubs, each cherub holds a candlelabra sitting barefoot on a rock with clothed in a small piece of fabric with a grape vine wrapped around their heads, both faces cast downward. the gilt candlelabras spur from the cherubs hands as a floral vine that twists into the six arms with floral and foliate vines and scrolls, all on a curved foliate and floral gilt plinth; overall height: 57 cm (22 1/2 in.)CONDITION In very good condition, with no apparent signs of restoration or repairs. Minor dust, darkening and patina around the corners of the gilt base. Rubbing to gilt of some of the candelabra arms, otherwise no significant issues to report. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
A large collection of silver plated wares, to include, a white metal mounted fruit bowl, with ceramic liner, stylised handles, raised on three ball feet, 24cm diameter, with a five branch candlelabra, with scrolling foliate motifs, 24cm high, a chafing dish, with turned wood handle and centralised family crest, Sheffield Silver Co, New York, with a selection of tea and coffee pots, tray and assorted flatware, to include a stilton scoop, cheese pusher etc (Qty)
British India, : 19th century tow-a-long brass horse with brass slot wheels, good condition; with various brass seals (4), stone head, horse, turtle, bronxe trays (3), coffee grinder, cigar cutters (2), vases (2), brass candlelabra, cut stones (4), bronze pestle and mortars (2), and other oddments. Varied state.
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