late 19th century, with blue crossed-swords underglaze mark to underside, incised “2172”, the circular enameled dial with Roman and Arabic chapters within a waisted case decorated with applied flowers and four putti allegorical of the four seasons, on a tripartite stand with scrolled feet, the movement with Japy Freres et Cie pastille, lacking bezel to face, overall, 22.25 H x 17 W x 8 D, est:$3000/4000. Note: This model is illustrated, Laurence Mitchell. Meissen: Collector’s Catalogue, Woodbridge, 2004, p. 151, plate 45, 2172.
Condition report
Condition: Good overall condition. Good color retention. Lacking bezel to face, as stated. Back with drilled holes and rectangular depressions around movement aperture. General marks, scratches and surface rubbing commensurate with age. Typical small chipped losses to applied flowers. Does not affect overall look of piece. Dirt accumulation overall. No key. Movement appears intact. Working condition unknown and not guaranteed. The stand 5″ x 17″ x 8″ PLEASE NOTE: John Moran Auctioneers, Inc carefully examines the condition of each item we offer for auction, and every effort is made to accurately describe condition to prospective buyers. However, our employees are not qualified to prepare comprehensive condition reports. Conditions(s) may exist on a lot of which we are unaware. Prospective buyers are reminded that each lot is sold AS-IS.
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