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Lot 86:
Description
A French Boulangere style ceramic hanging wall clock of bulbous circular form, suspended by a black metal link chain. The earthenware case features a cream glaze hand-painted with polychrome floral sprays including roses and bluebells, accented by a lavender border around the dial and moulded relief scrolls to the sides. The front of the ceramic body bears a hand-painted signature reading Nilsen near the lower-left edge. The dial is set with two purple-painted steel hands and features a dual-hour track comprising an outer ring of black Roman numerals I-XII and an inner ring of Arabic numerals 13-24. The reverse reveals a brass mechanical movement mounted in a wooden frame. The movement features a regulator bridge marked with the letters S, F, R, and A, alongside a stamped maker’s mark consisting of an interlaced monogram.
Diameter: 24 cm
Total width: 28 cm.
Condition report:
The ceramic case exhibits extensive age-related crazing, staining, and surface wear throughout. The dial shows discolouration, minor paint losses, and wear around the winding apertures. The metal chain shows surface oxidation. The movement is sold as seen and has not been tested for functionality or timekeeping.
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