Dreweatts 1759
Lot 90
A FRENCH LOUIS PHILIPPE SEVRES-STYLE PORCELAIN INSET ENGRAVED GILT BRASS MANTEL CLOCKRETAILED BY CHARLES RAFFARD, PARIS, MID 19th ceThe circular eight-day bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum incorporating Brocot-type regulation to suspension, the backplate with oval stamp inscribed Ch. RAFFARD, PARIS to upper left over stamped roundel JAPY FRERES, MEDAILLES D'OR, ANNEES, 1825, 27, 34, 39, 44, 49 and serial number 1578, the dial with open centre within blue-on-white Roman numeral chapter ring inscribed CH'LES RAFARD PARIS to lower margin, with blued steel moon hands, the easel-type case with hatched and foliate scroll engraved decoration to the shaped fretwork dial surround incorporating three polychrome painted porcelain roundels decorated with an exotic bird and floral sprays within blue borders, set within the out swept pierced strapwork apron terminating with leaf engraved supports, the rear with twin slender scroll-shaped legs pinned to the edge of the movement backplate, mounted on blue velvet-lined turned ebonised base with glass dome cover.The clock 18.5cm (7.25ins) high, 13cm (5.25ins) wide, 8.5cm (3.25ins) deep; the dome on stand 33.5cm (13.25ins) high, 23cm (9ins) diameter at the base. Condition Report: Movement appears all-original is in working condition (including the striking train) however tick is weak and prone to stopping hance a gentle clean/service is advised. Chapter ring has some visible hairline cracking at 9 o'clock and non-visible very faint cracks at 5 o'clock otherwise dial is in good original condition. The case is in sound original condition with good colour to the gilding showing only slight wear and oxidation. The centre porcelain roundel has been broken in two and repaired - the join is visible across the centre hence may benefit form being redone. The clock is generally a little loose/wobbly on its supports and hence requires attention to tighten the joints (there appears to be no losses of damage to the fixings). The dome is in good original condition.Clock has a pendulum and winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer