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C19th Italian Carved Alabaster Mantel Clock Fitted with a French Movement Under Glass Dome.
M Lees and Sons
for sale €644     $699
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M Lees and Sons

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C19th Italian Carved Alabaster Mantel Clock Fitted with a French Movement Under Glass Dome.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

C19th Italian carved alabaster mantel clock fitted with a French movement under a glass dome.

Italian carved alabaster clock case surmounted with a removable figure of Lorenzo de Medici after Michelangelo . The front fitted with a gilded clock face with decorative surround and Roman numeral markings, fitted with pierced decorative blackened steel hands. The polished white alabaster architecturally-inspired case with a well- carved detail edge , the rectangular case raised on block feet.

Fitted with an 8-day striking pendulum-driven movement signed by "Gilliot a Paris" . The movement not functioning and requires attention . Sold as a decorative clock in non-working order.

The seated figure of Lorenzo de Medici, known as "Lorenzo Il Magnifico" , Duke of Urbino , after the original marble sculpture by Michelangelo circa 1530

for Lorenzo's tomb of in the Medici Chapel ,Florence, Italy. Here seated on a rectangular carved 'stone-work' style base.

The whole raised on an ebonised wooden rounded-corner base and covered with a glass dome .

The alabaster clock case and figure with minor historic chips . The hand-blown glass dome in perfect condition.

An impressive scale decorative clock of architectural and classical form , possibly a souvenir from the European 'Grand Tour ' .

H (overall with dome) 27"

H (clock & figure) 21"

W 9"

D 6"

Italy c. 1870

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

M Lees and Sons has dated this Italian Alabaster Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA625614
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 1905
Dealers Notes

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 .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

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 .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

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.

Description
C19th Italian carved alabaster mantel clock fitted with a French movement under a glass dome.
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Italian carved alabaster clock case surmounted with a removable figure of Lorenzo de Medici after Michelangelo.
M Lees and Sons

. The front fitted with a gilded clock face with decorative surround and Roman numeral markings, fitted with pierced decorative blackened steel hands. The polished white alabaster architecturally-inspired case with a well- carved detail edge , the rectangular case raised on block feet.

fig 1. A nineteenth-century carved white alabaster mantel clock featuring a seated classical figure on a pedestal base enclosed under a tall glass dome.
fig 1. C19th Italian Carved Alabaster Mantel Clock Fitted with a French Movement Under Glass Dome.

Fitted with an 8-day striking pendulum-driven movement signed by "Gilliot a Paris" . The movement not functioning and requires attention . Sold as a decorative clock in non-working order.

The seated figure of Lorenzo de Medici, known as "Lorenzo Il Magnifico" , Duke of Urbino , after the original marble sculpture by Michelangelo circa 1530

fig 2. A nineteenth-century carved white alabaster mantel clock featuring a seated classical figure on a pedestal base enclosed under a tall glass dome.
fig 2. C19th Italian Carved Alabaster Mantel Clock Fitted with a French Movement Under Glass Dome.

for Lorenzo's tomb of in the Medici Chapel ,Florence, Italy. Here seated on a rectangular carved 'stone-work' style base.

The whole raised on an ebonised wooden rounded-corner base and covered with a glass dome .

fig 3. A nineteenth-century carved white alabaster mantel clock featuring a seated classical figure on a pedestal base enclosed under a tall glass dome.
fig 3. C19th Italian Carved Alabaster Mantel Clock Fitted with a French Movement Under Glass Dome.

The alabaster clock case and figure with minor historic chips . The hand-blown glass dome in perfect condition.

An impressive scale decorative clock of architectural and classical form , possibly a souvenir from the European 'Grand Tour ' .

H (overall with dome) 27"

H (clock & figure) 21"

W 9"

D 6"

Italy c. 1870

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated this Italian Alabaster Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA625614
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 1905
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 350
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M Lees and Sons
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A nineteenth-century carved white alabaster mantel clock featuring a seated classical figure on a pedestal base enclosed under a tall glass dome.
C19th Italian carved alabaster mantel clock fitted with a French movement under glass dome.
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An antique alabaster figural mantel clock is a decorative tabletop timepiece crafted during the nineteenth century, combining Italian stone carving with French horological movements. These clocks typically feature classical statuary mounted above a clock casing housed beneath a protective glass dome.

These clocks predominantly feature carved white or veined alabaster, a soft gypsum mineral suited to detailed sculptural work. Internal mechanisms were usually manufactured from brass and steel in France, accompanied by gilded brass bezels and protective glass domes.

Authentic pieces display hand-carved sculptural details with natural veining inherent to alabaster stone. Horological elements typically feature French movement stamps, key-wound brass mechanisms, Roman numerals, and original mouth-blown glass display domes.

Position the piece as a central focal point atop a marble fireplace mantelpiece, credenza, or sideboard. The neutral tone of carved alabaster contrasts structured modern interiors, dark painted walls, or timber panelling.

Dust the glass dome using a soft microfibre cloth to maintain clarity and prevent moisture from affecting the movement. Clean the alabaster surface using a dry, soft brush, avoiding liquid cleaners that penetrate and stain porous stone.
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