Lot 49
  • 49

A large Meissen clock mid 19th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • crossed swords in underglaze-blue, incised X8 and impressed 187
  • 73cm., 28¾in.
the large clock modelled with scenes of  huntsmen in 18th century attire standing on a naturalistic base, two holding a  rifle, one retrieving a  partridge, a deer, a wild boar and other game at their feet, the clock itself standing on four scrolling rocaille feet, this moulding extending over the side of the clock, the dial surrounded by a wreath of oak leaf and small squirrels and birds, the figure of Diana flanked by her two dogs holding her attributes of a bow and arrow, the metal and enamel dial set with Roman numerals

Catalogue Note

A similar clock is illustrated in the Preisverzeichnis der Königlich Sächsische Porzellan Manufaktur zu Meissen, plate 54.