ANTIQUE 20thC STUNNING VICTORIAN WILLIAM COMYNS SOLID SILVER MANTEL CLOCK c.1901
20th Century Victorian William Comyns Silver "Handsome Timepiece" Mantel Clock, in the French Louis XV style, supported by four impressive cast scrolling flower decorated feet, the body profusely chased and applied with scrolling foliate decoration and Watteau-esque scenes depicting loving couples. Hallmarked English silver (925), London, 1901 (f), Maker's mark W.C for William Comyns.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A3215
DESCRIPTION
Antique early-20th Century exceptional and stunning Victorian William Comyns Solid Silver "Handsome Timepiece" Mantel Clock, in the French Louis XV style, supported by four impressive cast scrolling flower decorated feet, the body profusely chased and applied with scrolling foliate decoration and Watteau-esque scenes depicting loving couples, the dial is beautifully hand painted with floral wags, black roman numerals and arabic minutes. The lid on the reverse also embossed with a loving scene. The clock comes without the key.
Hallmarked English silver (925 Standard), London, 1901 (f), Maker's mark W.C (William Comyns, one of the greatest and most sought-after silversmiths of the 19th Century). Please follow this link to an antique image from the original Wlliam Comyns's shop catalogue, depicting the same model here for sale, the "top of the line", number "5825, named "Handsome Timepiece".
CONDITION
In Great condition - No damage, just general wear.
SIZE
Hight: 30.5cm
Width: 17 x 9.5cm
Weight: 1340g