Stunning Ormolu Mounted Imari Porcelain Antique Clock Set C1890

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Stunning Ormolu Mounted Imari Porcelain Antique Clock Set C1890:
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Ormolu Mounted Imari Porcelain Clock Set

~ French / Japanese- Circa 1890 ~

~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~

A very large, rare and impressive original antique clock set. The bodies are stunning Japanese Imari porcelain mounted with finely gilded bronze. Candelabra are formed from a matching pair of Japanese Imari porcelain jars of inverted pear form covered with a high domed lid. The clock is housed in a matching, but larger jar. The body is beautifully decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and overglazerust-red enamel and gilt highlights.

The vases sit on heavy gilded bronze bases with scrolled feet. The clock issurmounted by a winged mythical creatures and has a pair of lions mask handles.Candelabra are surmounted by four elegantly scrolled branches. The gilding is inlovely fresh and bright condition which contrasts beautifully with the Imariporcelain.

The dial is also gilt brass with 12 individual enamel cartouches and blued steel hands.It is mounted in a heavy gilt bronze surround and is covered with convex glass.

The French movement is by Samuel Marti and has the makers mark on the movementbackplate. It is of high quality and is in excellent clean and running condition havingbeen fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old replacement.It runs for 8days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. Click the video clip below to hearthe bell and watch the clock running!

Condition of the case isexcellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly anywear or discolouration and there are no losses. The Imari porcelain is also inexcellent condition with the usual slight wear to the overglaze gilt decoration.There is a tiny chip on the edge of the hole made for the back door, that isn'tquite covered by rim of the door, this isn't noticeable. The dial is also in excellentcondition just with no damage. Candelabra are slightly distorted. The set makes a stunningdisplay as you can see below.

Samuel Marti mark on the movement backplate along withthe retailers mark

Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting upinstructions supplied if required.

**Listed in UKP and USD, please see our store for your preferred currency**

Dimensions of clock:

inches

Height 21", Width 11", Depth 9 1/2"

centimetres

Height 53.5 cm, Width 28 cm, Depth 24 cm

Dimensions of candelabra:

inches

Height 23", Width 8 1/2", Depth 8 1/2"

centimetres

Height 58.5 cm, Width 21.5 cm, Depth 21.5 cm

About us- All of our clocks are original antiques, we source most of our clocks inFrance, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK. We prefer to buy our clocks inoriginal 'dirty' condition. We then clean the cases using a technique we havedeveloped over many years. We employ two qualified clockmakers who overhaulthe movements. Movements are thoroughly tested until we are satisfied that theywill run trouble free.

Duty and Taxes - Most countries do not chargeimport duty on antiques. Some countries charge sales tax. For USA this will becollected by . For UK VAT is included in the price and we pay that for you.For Australia there is sales tax, it will be collected by the courier. All othercountries please check your customs website for details. Sadlywe have no control over your countries tax regime!

International Shipping is no problem - fully insured

We use a premium courier such as UPS, DHL etc or a dedicated/specialistantiques courier.
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