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ANTIQUE #SA1108032

Antique Paris Cloisonne Clock Garniture Set Retailed By Finnigan Manchester

£1,300    $1,625    €1,558
This absolutely beautiful antique cloisonné garniture set consists of a clock and two matching candle sticks. This wonderful clock has a shaped bronze case covered in exquisite cloisonné enamel. The centre of the case is decorated with two wonderful shaped and cloisonné decorated columns. This fantastic piece has absolutely superb cloisonné work with fabulous blues, pinks, whites, and greens in complex patterns making it an excellent show piece!
 
The wonderful dial is brass and set out in Arabic numerals with a wonderful shaped edge and cloisonné centre. The dial then has a pair of wonderful shaped fingers and is signed by the retailers “FINNIGAN MANCHESTER” as well as being signed “PARIS MAKE”. Finally the dial is covered by a wonderful bevelled glass set into a bronze beadwork bezel which opens to allow the clock to be wound.
 
The movement is wound via the front door and accessed via the door at the back and runs off a balance shaft. It is stamped “2951” and is a French movement. The movement ticks away nicely.
 
The clock is then flanked by two beautiful cloisonné decorated candle sticks. As can be seen from the photo’s the candlesticks have a fantastic shape and makes the the whole set a truly unique and fantastic piece.
 
The Clock Measures Approximately:
 
- 7.5” / 19cm Tall.
 
- 5.5” / 14cm Wide.
 
- 3” / 7.5cm Deep.
 
The Candlesticks Measure Approximately:
 
- 6.5” / 16.5cm Tall.
 
- 3” / 7.5cm Wide.
 
- 3” / 7.5cm Deep.
 
CONDITION: the clock and candlesticks are in good antiques condition. There are some knocks and marks commensurate with age and use as well as a small portion of cloisonné being missing from the top back of the clock.
 
I can also provide some fantastic history on the retailers “FINNIGAN MANCHESTER” as follows:
 
“Finnigans Ltd
 
It all started in 1830, when Benjamin Finnigan (who was first recorded trading as Brian B Finnigan) opened a workshop in Newton Street Mill, and a Finnigans shop in 15 Market Street, both in Manc...
Antique #SA1108032, shown on this page, originates from the victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
   The Victorian Era   
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
N Wilson Antiques Clocks
Cheshire
United Kingdom
TELEPHONE SELLER
07704 152890
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