Bidspirit auction | A three-piece gilt metal mantel


A three-piece gilt metal mantel garniture - A three-piece gilt metal mantel garniture, comprising a central table clock and a pair of fie-light candelabra. The ensemble is executed in an ornate Rococo-inspired reial style featuring elaborate scrolling and shell motifs. The clock face displays Roman numerals and is marked ”QUARTZ,” indicating a modern moement. The gilt metal casing is consistent with designs often associated with Italian Imperial foundries and cases housing German Hermle moements, though this example features a modern quartz moement clock height 57cm candelabra 42cm ( Loc Pillard Hall )