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Auction 60, Retail Therapy, May 7th

Thu, May 7, 2026 12:00PM EDT
  2026-05-07 12:00:00 2026-05-07 12:00:00 America/New_York Williamson Auction Williamson Auction : Auction 60, Retail Therapy, May 7th https://bid.williamsonauctiongallery.com/auctions/williamson-auction/auction-60-retail-therapy-may-7th-23085
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Lot 217

Ornamental Porcelain Mantel Clock

Estimate: $200 - $400
Starting Bid
$20

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

This ornamental porcelain mantel clock, approximately 19 inches high, 10 inches long, and 5 inches wide, features an elaborate Rococo-style design with the following characteristics: 

Design & Aesthetics

  • Figural Elements: The clock is crowned with a seated female figure in a blue dress, likely a pastoral or classical personification. Two winged cherubs (putti) flank the clock face, enhancing its playful, ornate character.
  • Floral Encrustation: The body is heavily adorned with delicate, multi-colored applied porcelain flowers, a hallmark of 19th-century European porcelain workshops.
  • Scrolling Framework: The structure features prominent blue and white scrolled "C" and "S" curves, typical of the Rococo Revival style, set against a white glazed base.

Clock Face

  • The timepiece features a circular white dial with Roman numeral hour markers and more detailed outer minute tracks.
  • The hands appear to be a classic black filigree style, set behind what is likely a protective glass bezel.

Condition and Identification

While the specific maker's mark is not visible in the provided image, the style is highly reminiscent of MeissenDresden, or Sitzendorf porcelain from the late 19th to early 20th century. Potential buyers should look for a blue underglaze mark (such as crossed swords or a crowned 'S') on the underside to confirm the manufacturer.

 H:19in L:10in W:5in

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