Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 1865
A French brass and Sèvres style porcelain panel decorated eight day mantel clock, the circular cherub decorated dial set with Roman hour markers above a panel depicting a courting couple in a garden, on bracket feet, movement stamped D.G & Co 285, Paris, 724, also with mark of Vincenti Cie, 1855, height 36cm. CONDITION REPORT: Concentrated areas of loss and discolouration to painted and gilt decoration around twin keyholes to dial, further spotting and areas of further spotting and areas of discolouration to painted panels but no major scratches or losses visible, some losses to the enamel work front and side panels, spotting/areas of discolouration and minor pitting to front panel throughout with pronounced visibility against turquoise glaze, rubbing to gilt detail throughout, mechanism has not been tested, loss/abrasion to edges of left hand panel, viewing recommended if possible, general wear to metal mounts.