Elegant French porcelain mantel clock by Mignon, featuring a deep cobalt blue glaze richly decorated with hand-applied gilt ornamentation in the Rococo revival style.
The case is hand-decorated in the Limoges tradition and mounted on an ornate gilt metal base with four scrolling feet. The clock is topped with a decorative fruit basket finial, enhancing its classical appearance.
Details:
• Origin: France
• Date: c.1970–1990
• Material: Porcelain with hand-applied gilt, metal base
• Movement: Quartz (Hechinger, W. Germany) – not working
• Dimensions: Height: 27 cm / 10.63 in; Width: 22 cm / 8.66 in; Depth: 14 cm / 5.51 in
• Condition: Excellent cosmetic condition – porcelain case and gilding are very well preserved. The clock mechanism is not working and is sold as-is The clock is fitted with an original Hechinger quartz movement made in West Germany. Please note that the movement is currently not working and will require service or replacement. The porcelain case itself is in excellent condition and remains a highly decorative piece.
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A well-placed antique does more than decorate a room - it gives it authorship. Against a contemporary interior, older objects introduce texture, balance and a sense of permanence that cannot be replicated by newly made pieces alone.
This is the principle behind the LÜRON selection. We look for works that carry historical character with ease, and that feel as convincing in a Paris apartment as they do in a more modern architectural setting.
