19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

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An impressive and rare 19th century Meissen Porcelain Musicians clock and Candelabra Garniture set. Comprised of three individual pieces, which include a gorgeous clock and two matching candelabras. The clock is impressive, with applied rococo porcelain flowers, leaves, and vines. On the finial of the clock are two young sheep farmers, the boy is seen playing the flute while the girl is seen tending to the sheep. On the bottom of the clock are four noble men and woman. In the foreground are two lovers in Watteau scene dancing. On either side of them are a noble man and noble woman both playing instruments. The man is playing some sort of a flute, while the woman is playing a guitar. The clock is further embellished with 24K gilt decoration and highlights. The clock face is hand-enameled with white enamel and gilt decoration with gilt roman numerals. The large seven arm candelabras are also impressive, with garlands of flowers and fruits wrapped around each arm. The bobeche's are hand-painted with leaf-like designs in pink and blue pastel colors. The square bases are fabulous each with multiple figures of musicians, the motif of this garniture. The backs of the candelabras are highly decorated with porcelain fruits, vines, flowers and leaves, all hand-painted and beautifully decorated. The bottoms of each of the pieces are marked with blue crossed swords marks. Germany, Circa: 1800's Clock dimensions: Height: 25 in. Width: 12 in. Depth: 8.5 in. Candelabra dimensions: Height: 23.5 in. Width: 11 in. Depth: 11 in.

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