Elegant French Art Nouveau Table Clock Silver Gouilloche Enamel Brass circa 1900
€3.800,00
SOLD
Exquisite French silver enamel table clock from the period circa 1900
Silver case with violet gouilloche enamel, porcelain dial with painted Arabic numerals, enameled floral decor and gold hands. Richly decorated with floral applications made of cast brass. Crowned by an old bearded angel figure holding up an 'Ouroboros', a circular self-eating snake. While the aged angel symbolizes the progress and transience of time, the Ouroboros stands for infinity and the eternal return and union of opposites, such as light/dark, day/night.
Brass clockwork, fully restored, cleaned and checked by the watchmaker, fully functional; key available.
Size: Height 8.26 in, width 4.33 in, depth 2.75 in
Condition: Very good
Original movement cleaned, overhauled by the watchmaker / fully functional!
Quantity:
1
Period:
1900-1909
Place of origin:
France
Style:
Art Nouveau
Dimensions (cm):
21H x 11W x 7D
Dimensions (inch):
8,27H x 4,33W x 2,76D
Creator / Artist:
Material:
Brass, Enamel, Silver
Condition:
Very good;
Inventory ID:
Clocks
Payment options:
Credit card,
Debit card
Debit card
Shipping options:
International - YES
Shipping regions:
Worldwide, Europe
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