Description:

AN ENAMELED SPELTER THREE PIECE FIGURAL GARNITURE SET, FRENCH, 19TH/20TH CENTURY, a chained monkey sits atop a the proscenium watching a bawdy scene below, likely a scene from "The Dumb Ballet," often attributed as a predecessor of pantomime, the figure of a man, likely the character "Gringalet" bangs cymbals and a drum, flanked by a ballerina, "Columbine," holding a tambourine, accompanied by two candlesticks,each with a figure of Harlequin and Pierrot engaging their audience, verso relief letters. Clock, height: 15", width: 11 3/4", depth: 6 1/2". Candlestick, height: 12 1/2", diameter: 5".

  • Condition: Some loss of enamel, surface scratches and wear, clock now mounted with battery pack on interior, but overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age and use.

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October 6, 2018 1:00 PM CDT
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