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Continental Miniature Gilt Bronze And Enamel Clock

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A Continental Miniature Gilt Bronze And Enamel Clock, Possibly French/Austrian, Late 19Th/Early 20Th Century, In The Rococo Revival Style, With A Shaped And Hand Painted Enamel Plaque Centering A Courting Couple In 18Th Century Attire, Strolling Amidst Rolling Hills Beneath A Blue Sky And Puffy Clouds, Inset With A Circular Dial Having Blue Arabic Chapters Alternating Gilt Stars Enclosing Reticulated Gilt Metal Hands, Within A Conforming Gilt Frame Of "C" Scrolls, Stylized Rocaille And Floral Clusters, Raised Short Scrolling Feet. Height: 5 3/8" Width: 3 3/4" Depth: 2" Vitreous enamel, also called porcelain enamel, is a material made by fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 °C (1,380 and 1,560 °F). The powder melts, flows, and then hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating. The word comes from the Latin vitreum, meaning "glass".Enamel can be used on metal, glass, ceramics, stone, or any material that will withstand the fusing temperature. In technical terms fired enamelware is an integrated layered composite of glass and another material (or more glass). The term "enamel" is most often restricted to work on metal, which is the subject of this article. Enamelled glass is also called "painted", and overglaze decoration to pottery is often called enamelling. Vitreous enamel, also called porcelain enamel, is a material made by fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 °C (1,380 and 1,560 °F). The powder melts, flows, and then hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating. The word comes from the Latin vitreum, meaning "glass".Enamel can be used on metal, glass, ceramics, stone, or any material that will withstand the fusing temperature. In technical terms fired enamelware is an integrated layered composite of glass and another material (or more glass). The term "enamel" is most often restricted to work on metal, which is the subject of this article. Enamelled glass is also called "painted", and overglaze decoration to pottery is often called enamelling.
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A Continental Miniature Gilt Bronze And Enamel Clock, Possibly French/Austrian, Late 19Th/Early 20Th Century, In The Rococo Revival Style, With A Shaped And Hand Painted Enamel Plaque Centering A Courting Couple In 18Th Century Attire, Strolling Amidst Rolling Hills Beneath A Blue Sky And Puffy Clouds, Inset With A Circular Dial Having Blue Arabic Chapters Alternating Gilt Stars Enclosing Reticulated Gilt Metal Hands, Within A Conforming Gilt Frame Of "C" Scrolls, Stylized Rocaille And Floral Clusters, Raised Short Scrolling Feet. Height: 5 3/8" Width: 3 3/4" Depth: 2" Vitreous enamel, also called porcelain enamel, is a material made by fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 °C (1,380 and 1,560 °F). The powder melts, flows, and then hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating. The word comes from the Latin vitreum, meaning "glass".Enamel can be used on metal, glass, ceramics, stone, or any material that will withstand the fusing temperature. In technical terms fired enamelware is an integrated layered composite of glass and another material (or more glass). The term "enamel" is most often restricted to work on metal, which is the subject of this article. Enamelled glass is also called "painted", and overglaze decoration to pottery is often called enamelling. Vitreous enamel, also called porcelain enamel, is a material made by fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 °C (1,380 and 1,560 °F). The powder melts, flows, and then hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating. The word comes from the Latin vitreum, meaning "glass".Enamel can be used on metal, glass, ceramics, stone, or any material that will withstand the fusing temperature. In technical terms fired enamelware is an integrated layered composite of glass and another material (or more glass). The term "enamel" is most often restricted to work on metal, which is the subject of this article. Enamelled glass is also called "painted", and overglaze decoration to pottery is often called enamelling.
Condition Report: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping pick up & payment information. We are happy and willing to answer questions about any of our lots as well as to send additional images. It is the responsibility of the bidder to pose any questions BEFORE bidding. Please email us for a shipping quote if needed. All sales are final.

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