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Porcelain, polychrome and gold painted, enamel, brass Execution by Porcelain Manufacture Meissen, est. in 1710, c. 1900 Candlestick models by Ernst August Leuteritz (1818-1893) – German sculptor and porcelain modeler in Meissen, from the year 1883 Movement by S. Marti & Cie, Paris (est. 1832) – French clock manufactory, c. 1900 Each with underglaze blue crossed swords mark, model numbers ‘572’, ‘2721’ and ‘G 194’, painter’s numbers, and repairer’s numbers; movement embossed with the ‘Medaille d’Oro’ coin mark of S. Marti & Cie, as well as various numbered Three-pieces mantel clock set, comprises of one mantel clock and two suitable candlesticks Circular brass movement with spring driven, lever escapement, count wheel, power reserve: 8 days, half-hour strike White circular enamel dial with glazed beaded and egg-and-dart bezel, blued clockhands of steel Curved case body on four volute feet and a rectangular socket, sculptural setted flowers and leaves surrounded by cupids and a female figure, crest by a cage-shaped top with flower bouquet; the socket painted with a figural scene in a vignette A pair suitable four-flamed candlesticks, each with three sculptural molded music playing cupid figures Dimensions of the clock (without socket): 56 x 21 x 16 cm, height of the candlesticks: 54 cm each Condition: The mantel clock set is in good, partial restored condition with minimal signs of wear and manufacturer flaws. The gilding is partial minimal rubbed. Some restorations can be partial found at the blossoms and leaves, the flower bouquet of the clock, the holders as well as at the figures and instruments. The blossoms and leaves with some minimal losses. The flower crest of the clock as well as the holders were new mounted. One violin shows a crack. The door on the rear was presumably subsequent renewed. The sword mark with one cancellation mark. The pendulum and bell are missing. Porcelain Manufactory Meissen Porcelain has been known in Europe since the 13th century, but always had to be imported from China. Thus it was mostly of lower quality – the Chinese rarely gave their best ware to the foreigners – and extremely expensive. As demand for porcelain became greater, European alchemists tried to discover the formula to create hard-paste porcelain. The production of the first European hard-paste porcelain was the result of a collaboration between the alchemist Johann Friedrich Böttger and the scientist Ehrenfried Walther Graf von Tschirnhaus at the court of Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony, in Dresden. As a matter of fact, it was finally achieved for the first time in Europe in 1708 to produce a white hard paste porcelain and in 1710 Augustus established Europe’s first hard-paste porcelain factory in the Albrechtsburg, a palace in Meissen. The so-called ‘Böttgerporzellan’ actually had more of a stoneware quality and it was not until the year 1713 that white porcelain was available for purchase. Initially unmarked, the motif of the ‘crossed swords’ was developed in the early 1720s and used from 1723 onwards. Since then, beautifully modelled and painted figures and table services were produced at Meissen, establishing its reputation as the pre-eminent porcelain factory in Europe. Outstanding potters, modelers and painters, e.g. Johann Joachim Kändler (1706-1775), Johann Gottlieb Klinger (1701-1781) and Count Camillo Marcolini (1739-1814), were employed at the factory, which dominated the 18th century style of porcelain, and Meissen wares and figurines were imitated by craftsmen at other porcelain factories throughout Europe. Meissen celebrated its 300 years of existence in 2008. Until today, Meissen porcelain is known for highest quality and originality and greatly appreciated. Ernst August Leuteritz (1818-1893) The German sculptor Ernst August Leuteritz trained first as an embosser at the Porcelain Manufactory Meissen. After his studies at the Dresden Art School in the class of Ernst Rietschel between 1838 and 1843, he worked as a modeler at the Meissen manufactory. From 1849 to 1886, he worked as the director of the design department in Meissen. His porcelain ware was held in the style of neo-gothic and neo-renaissance. Later he adapted several services and vessels of the 18th century. His breakfast set, decorated with lilies of the valley and fans, were particularly popular. Also, the snake handle vase, which was inspired by ancient forms, became a bestseller of the factory. Still today, the vase is produced in two sizes and with different décors. Leuteritz is considered one of the most productive modelers of the 19th century in Meissen. (ala) Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.