Clock Garniture: Louis XVI-style ormolu

Maker
Dernière
Production date
1860s-1870s
Description
The garniture comprises a Louis XVI-style ormolu (gilded bronze) and cobalt-blue enamelled porcelain mantel clock in the form of a chariot drawn by 2 goats with putti, and a pair of six-light candelabra.
The clock and base measure 545mm wide x 375mm high; the candelabra are each 545mm high.
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Manufacturer
Measurements
Dimensions (LxWxH): 1 - clock: 530 x 210 x 390mm
Dimensions (LxWxH): 2 - Base: 580 x 240 x 100mm
Dimensions (LxWxH): 3 - candelabra: 210 x 240 x 535mm
Dimensions (LxWxH): 4 - Detached arm: 130 x 60 x 54mm
Dimensions (Dia x Thickness): 5 - candle nozzle: 47 x 18mm
Dimensions (Dia x Thickness): 6 - Brass candle base: 54 x 18mm
Dimensions (Dia x Thickness): 7 - Blue porcelain: 40 x 41mm
Dimensions (Dia x Thickness): 8 - Candle nozzle holder: 25 x 50mm
Dimensions (LxWxH): 14 - candelabra: 2100 x 2400 x 5350mm
Dimensions (LxWxH): 21 - Garniture: 130 x 60 x 20mm
Dimensions (Dia x Thickness): 25 - Little Screw: 6 x 12mm
Other Id
1874
CEN199
EQRC426
EQRC954
Accession number
2010.71.1
Marks and Inscriptions
Marks/Inscriptions: DENIÈRE À PARIS; Type of mark: Maker's Mark; Method: Stamped; Notes: Dial and movement
Marks/Inscriptions: From James Hetley and Company, 33 Soho Square London. French Glass Shade Warehouse wholesale and retail; Type of mark: Label; Method: Adhesive label

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