A THREE PIECE CONTINENTAL GILT BRONZE MOUNTED OX BLOOD

A THREE PIECE CONTINENTAL GILT BRONZE MOUNTED OX BLOOD RED PORCELAIN VASE CLOCK GARNITURE, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, the baluster form body with gilt leafy stalks and cone shape buds within raised line details, centering a circular glass cover within a beaded bezel opening to a white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals and blued steel hands above twin key escapements, flanked by similar cast brass leafy stalks and cone buds, beneath a conforming gilt neck and domed lid surmounted by a pierced finial of "C" scrolls and foliage over reticulated pressed metal trim of heart-shaped "C" scrolls, raised on a conforming base modeled as curly leaves continuing to pointed feet, verso brass clockworks stamped "20229 / 4 8," includes a Thieble pendulum and two winding keys, height: 22 1/2", width: 12", depth: 6 1/2"; together with a pair of matching pressed metal mounted five light candelabras, height: 25", width: 7 1/2", depth: 7 1/2". Provenance: Lifelong Collection of Clocks and Antiques, Navasota, Texas.
Condition Report: Good condition with normal surface buildup throughout, rubbed gilding, oxidized spots, light scratches, and refreshed gilding in areas. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any timepiece or clock mechanism. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.