MEISSEN PAINTED PORCELAIN FIGURAL CLOCK OF THE FOUR SEASONS ON A PAINTED PORCELAIN STAND. c. 1850 Height: 24″ *Condition: Overall condition is good. Mark of clock maker is illegible. Overall dirt accumulation to crevices, as expected with age. Three of the figures sustain no evidence of damage, loss or restoration, with all limbs in tact and colour vivid. Only ‘season’ figure that sustains evidence of damage or loss is lower central ‘harvest’ figure. Heavy dirt accumulation to shoulders and chest. Sustains a broken (and missing) toe, as well as a broken piece to head wreath. Evidence of loss to gilding and paint immediately beneath the same figure. Evidence of damage and loss to a blue flower surrounding clock face. Base is in good condition. Structurally sound. About a third of the flowers on base sustain damage and breakage to petals, as well as very heavy dirt accumulation.Blacklighting reveals evidence of restoration to top left sholder of central seated “harvest season” boy figure, as well as to his leg. *Est. Sale Time: 1:19 PM Central *SUSANIN’S DOES NOT PROVIDE SHIPPING SERVICES OR ESTIMATES. However, we can recommend the following independent shipping services: Small to medium items – Navis quotes@ilpackaginingstore.com *1-800-828-5128 or The UPS Store (312-427-7839) or Pak Mail (312-664-2866 * pakmail@pakmailchicago.com) Furniture and large items – Pro Pak (847-272-0408) or Craters and Freighters (877-278-6378). Clients are welcome to pick up their items from our location or make their own shipping arrangements. However, please be aware that items not picked up or shipped within one week following an auction are subject to forfeiture.
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