A Meissen porcelain mounted gilt-bronze mantel Clock the figure group mid 18th century, the mounts and clock later

modelled after J.J. Kaendler as Mezzetin and Columbine standing on a tree stump mound base, Columbine holding a bird-cage under her left arm, a pug lying between Mezzetin's feet. ( some restoration and chips),the case in the form of a tree with applied flowers, the enamel dial signed `Le Roy a Paris', on a gilt rococo base



 



 

Detailed condition report Mezzetin- yellow shoe on right foot glued where it extends over base Columbine- left arm restored at elbow. Left thumb broken. Restoration to fingers on left hand. Pug dog- shallow slice chip to right edge of snout. Restoration to both front legs and tail. Tree trunk has been broken off near its base and loosely held by a metal thread. Some overall typical chips to flowers and leaves
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