Imperial China (export market), Qing Dynasty (c. 1790–1810). Rectangular carved wood table clock inlaid with natural white nacre, with sliding side doors (one glazed) and a lift-up framed glass front; the façade is enriched by a gilt-bronze panel with finely engraved Chinoiserie motifs and a cast gilt-brass mask with Eastern figures and florals surrounding a 4.5 in white porcelain dial with black Roman hours, Arabic quarters, minute track, and baroque-style hands. Movement: substantial twin chain fusee with turned pillars, verge escapement, and rack strike on bell (noted with two bells for hour/minutes), backplate engraved with an oval “signature.†Materials: carved wood, gilt bronze/brass, white/black enameled dial, nacre inlay, glass. Dimensions: H 260.35 mm x L 222.25 mm x D 120.65 mm (10.25 x 8.75 x 4.75 in). Weight: approx. 8.17 kg (18 lb).
Condition
excellent overall with light age-appropriate wear and only minuscule cosmetics; all parts secure; cleaned and inspected.
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