#7 • German Porcelain Mantel Clock

Part of Clocks, Instruments and Antiques Auction (timed auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $65.00

Status: Sold

Made in Germany, as marked on the dial face, this porcelain-cased mantel clock features a scalloped case in a deep cobalt purple glaze with a fluted, sunburst-style surround and heavy gilt scrollwork trim throughout. The base is decorated with hand-painted floral sprigs and a pair of oval reserve panels depicting a romantic courting scene in the Continental style. The dial has black numerals on a cream ground with a pierced gilt center medallion, paired with black spade hands, and is set within a beaded brass bezel. The porcelain case shows wear consistent with age, including scattered glaze crazing, minor chips and flea-bites along the raised edges, and some rubbing to the gilt highlights, while the dial and painted reserves remain bright and well-preserved. The movement operates as it should, has an attached turn key in the back and is beautiful and elegant overall. Dimensions: 8 1/2"W X 8 1/2"H