Meissen Porcelain Figural Mantel Clock

Description:

Meissen Porcelain Figural Mantel Clock, Germany, late 19th century, enameled and gilded with cherub seated to one side of a rectangular case adorned with love bird finial and floral and foliate festoons, the enameled clock face inscribed "Exam.d by Lund & Blockley 42 Pall Mall London," ht. 12 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

Big toe missing from extended foot; end of bow missing; scattered chipping to petals of flowers on floral festoon; one foot off and simply reglued. Hinge on case to open clock needs to be secured. Clock not guaranteed to be in working order.


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