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Porcelain, polychrome and gold painted, enamel, brass Porcelain Manufactory Meissen, est. in 1710, late 19th century Candlestick models by Ernst August Leuteritz (1818-1893) – German sculptor and porcelain modeler in Meissen, from the year 1855-1863 Movement by Japy Frère & Cie, France (est. 1773) – French clock manufactory, late 19th century Each with underglaze blue crossed swords mark, model numbers ‘2172’, ‘E 128’ and ‘E 129’, painter’s numbers, and repairer’s numbers; the movement embossed with the ‘Medaille d’Honneur’ coin mark of Japy Frère & 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 on bell, power reserve: 8 days, half-hour strike White circular enamel dial with ornamented bezel, open-worked clockhands Curved case body on three volute feet and a triangular socket, sculptural setted flowers and leaves surrounded by four allegorical cupids of the ‘Four Seasons’ A pair four-flamed candlesticks, each with two sculptural molded allegorical cupid figures of the ‘Four Seasons’ Dimensions of the clock (without socket): 46.7 x 30 x 13 cm, height of the candlesticks: 49.7 cm each Condition: The mantel clock set is in good, partial restored condition with minimal signs of wear. The gilding is partial minimal rubbed. Some restorations can be partial found at the blossoms and leaves, at the holders, at four figures as well as at the dial. The blossoms and leaves with some small losses. The candle sticks were partial new mounted, one candlestick with one cancellation mark. The pendulum and the winding key are missing. During in house testing the clock was functional. Long-term precision and regularity cannot be guaranteed. 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.