3 Pc. Sevres Porcelain Night Clock

3 Pc. Sevres Porcelain Night Clock

Estimate:
[restrict paid=ture]$1,500 – $2,500[/restrict]
Auctioneer:
[restrict paid=ture]Fontaine's Auction Gallery[/restrict]
Sold Price:
[restrict paid=ture]$19,000[/restrict]
Sold Date:
[restrict paid=ture]9:00 AM – Jun 02, 2012[/restrict]

3 Pc. Sevres Figural Porcelain Night Clock. Porcelain figure of a kneeling woman has a teal blue finish with gilt embellishments, mounted on top is a brass frame containing a 4 in. frosted glass dial with black Roman numerals, has a Swiss spring driven movement with lever escapement and open trefoil hands; the crest has a brass ribbon with porcelain lovebirds on top, behind the dial is an arm containing a candle holder which lights up the dial from behind. Set is complete with a pair of figural putti candle holders, the standing robed putti is holding a bunch of wheat; signed with Sevres mark on the base. Clock appears in good working condition, balance swings freely with nice brisk motion. 15 in. high