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Stunning Viennese enamel vintage table clock - made of: -- silver -- nacre -- enamel (excellently chiselled) -- onyx -- …
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Stunning Viennese enamel vintage table clock - made of: -- silver -- nacre -- enamel (excellently chiselled) -- onyx -- semiprecious stones
Attention: The table clock is partially gilt !
Manufactured circa 1870 Table clock based on rectangular platter which is attached to four feet shaped as scrolls of acanthus leaves / the clockface is edged by round frame which has fixed position between a pair of columns. - Please note the finest ornaments consisting of various decorative carved scrollworks !
Vienna became a focal point / regional hub of production of finest enameled items made of silver and copper in beginning of the so-said 'Ringstrassen' - period (as from 1850) when Vienna's grand boulevard / avenue - the 'Ringstrasse' - was planned and built instead of ancient town wall having once been erected in the Middle Ages. - The range of production of enamel items was great - it included centrepieces and goblets, table & mantel (fireplace) clocks, folding screens with enameled decorations en miniature, snuffboxes and many other luxury articles - very often decorated with silver frames, crystal elements and gemstones.
Size: Height 23.5 cm / 9.25 inches Size of base (feet included) 15.5 x 10.5 cm / 6.10 x 4.13 inches Depth 10.5 cm / 4.13 inches Very good condition / there aren't any damages existing. The clockwork is in operable condition. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 5.91ʺW × 3.94ʺD × 9.06ʺH
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Enamel
- Onyx
- Condition
- Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- Excellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight … moreExcellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations\. VERY GOOD CONDITION / THERE AREN'T ANY DAMAGES EXISTING. THE CLOCKWORK IS IN OPERABLE CONDITION. less
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