{"product_id":"antique-french-louis-xvi-sevres-style-porcelain-gilt-bronze-mantel-clock-signed-theodore-b-starr-new-york-c-1880-1900","title":"Antique French Louis XVI Sèvres-Style Porcelain \u0026 Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock — Signed Theodore B. Starr, New York, c. 1880–1900","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eA spectacular French mantel clock combining hand-painted Sèvres-style porcelain with elaborate ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts in the Louis XVI Revival taste — retailed by Theodore B. Starr, one of New York's most prestigious jewelry and decorative arts establishments of the Gilded Age. In the manner of the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres; Napoleon III period, French, circa 1880–1900.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThe white porcelain body is richly decorated with hand-painted pink roses, gold lattice trellis work, floral garlands, ribbon bows, and trophy-of-arms motifs throughout. Ormolu mounts of exceptional quality include flanking caryatid figures (draped female busts crowned with laurel), a monumental floral and cherub finial at the crown, lion's paw feet, swag chains, and flowing acanthus and laurel sprays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThe white enamel dial is signed \"Theodore B. Starr \/ New York\" and encircled by a sparkling paste crystal jewel bezel. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes Starr as one of the \"most prominent and influential jewelry firms in New York City during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThe octagonal porcelain base is painted with delicate floral wreaths and garland swags on gold-trimmed panels, raised on four ball feet with ormolu mounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eMOVEMENT \u0026amp; MECHANICAL DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e— Authentic French round-plate pendule de Paris movement, consistent with the finest Parisian makers of the period (Japy Frères, Vincenti, Marti)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e— Blued steel springs — a hallmark of quality French movements; lesser movements used unblued steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e— Movement number 519 stamped on back plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e— Original winding key present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e— Movement present and complete; recommend service by a qualified horologist before use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eCASE \u0026amp; DECORATIVE DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e— Hand-painted Sèvres-style porcelain: pink roses, gold lattice trellis, floral garlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e— Ormolu mounts: caryatid figures, floral \u0026amp; cherub finial, lion's paw feet, swag chains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e— Signed enamel dial: Theodore B. Starr, New York\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e— Paste crystal jewel bezel surround\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e— Porcelain base with painted wreath and garland panels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eGood antique condition consistent with age. Minor wear to gilt surfaces. Light crazing on porcelain consistent with period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eApproximate dimensions: 22\" H × 11\" W × 8\" D (please confirm upon receipt).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fragile, high-value antique. We ship via specialty white-glove carriers only, fully insured. Local pickup in the Boston area is welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Legacy Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52037359042840,"sku":null,"price":4859.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/5244\/9560\/files\/front-removebg-preview_13b4a1d7-a09b-4940-ac5b-49f06dba3e28.png?v=1778182387","url":"https:\/\/legacyfindboston.com\/products\/antique-french-louis-xvi-sevres-style-porcelain-gilt-bronze-mantel-clock-signed-theodore-b-starr-new-york-c-1880-1900","provider":"Legacy Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}