Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail

Name: Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail
Brand: Alexander's Antiques
Price: 43800 USD
Availability: InStock

$43,800.00

An Exceptionally Rare 18th Century Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant, Snail, and Flower Mantel Clock.

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Description

An Exceptionally Rare 18th Century Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant, Snail, and Flower Mantel Clock. The clock drum is painted with floral reserves on a yellow-ground porcelain case, surmounted by a seated…

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Details

ConditionGood

Period18th Century

Date of manufacture1750's

StyleChinoiserie

Style attributionIn the style of

Place of originGermany

MakerBy Meissen Porcelain, Manufacturer

MaterialsOrmolu, Porcelain

TechniquesGilt, Hand-Carved, Hand-Crafted

Condition notesRepaired: The clock is in good condition for its age and use, the yellow porcelain clock case has old professional restoration which is not visible at all, and minor expected small chips to the flowers due to age and normal wear, clock is ready to be placed. Additions or alterations made to the original: Minor restoration which is noted in the images to the side of the clock case. Professionally restored,. Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller LocationNew York, NY