It was listed by Dragon-Antiques.com. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1890s.
~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~
The vases, pillars and dial are profusely decorated with English country garden flowers. Among the flowers are charming and delicately painted birds tending to their nests. A bullfinch is just about to land on the centre of the dial.
To the bottom of the case is a lovely inscription "Presented to Mr and Mrs R.R. Pearce on their golden wedding by their children 1894".
The French movement is by A. D. Mougin and is of the company's usual high quality. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. Pendulum is an old replacement. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a gong. A video clicp is available on our website to watch the clock running.
Condition of the case is excellent, beautifully clean and bright with some minor wear and marks. The porcelain is in excellent condition.
A. D. Mougin clockmakers mark on the movement backplate
Complete with pendulum, bell and a suitable key. Full setting up instructions supplied if required.
Dimensions of clock:
inches: Height 11", Width 8", Depth 5 1/2"
centimetres: Height 28 cm, Width 20 cm, Depth 14 cm
Dimensions of vases:
inches: Height 8 1/4", Width 3 1/2", Depth 3 1/2"
centimetres: Height 21 cm, Width 9 cm, Depth 9 cm
Dragon-Antiques.com has dated this piece to the 1890s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Dragon-Antiques.com Profile Page
Antique French Porcelain and Ormolu Clock Set - English Country Garden
