Early C19th French Charles X Period Siena Marble and Patinated Bronze Clock Garniture.

Early C19th French Charles X period siena marble and patinated bronze clock garniture . Stylish Empire-style 3-piece clock-set with unusual attractive dark-green patinated bronze mounts contrasting with the distinctive figured yellow ' Marmo Giallo' clock-case and plinth bases of the campana shaped tazza side-pieces. The pair of tazzas with gilded ormolu wrythen handles ,gadrooned shallow bowls and fluted socles raised on stepped bronze-mounted plinths. The clock with heavily-cast 'acanthus leaf' base and classical design scroll feet , the case surmounted by an oval gadrooned urn with conforming ormolu handles.

Fitted with a silk-suspension 8-day striking movement which will be overhauled and serviced prior to sale.

The plain patinated circular bronze dial fitted with original blued steel loop-hands , and an opening glass door.

Minor chips to marble plinth bases of tazzas, but overall in excellent condition with wear commensurate with age and use.

H (clock) 17"

W 8"

D 4"

H ( tazzas) 9"

W 8"

D 4"

France c.1830

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.