Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture Hukin & Heath with gently curving bottle silhouettes

with gently curving bottle silhouettes and minimalist detailing

finished with a deep and lustrous Flambé glaze that highlights subtle variations in colour and sheen

Comparable pieces can be seen in prominent collections such as the National Museum of Ireland

Madagascan fossil wood is prized among collectors and museums alike for its vibrant hues and perfectly preserved patterns

Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture Hukin & Heath with gently curving bottle silhouettesA fine 19th century clock garniture, the clock with a finely cast and patinated bronze cherub sitting on a rouge marble column with ormolu mounts, he carries the clock movement in a garland of gilt flowers, the white enamel clock face with garlands of flowers and black numerals. The Clock flanked by a pair of candelbra, smaller seated putti support two, two branch ormolu candle arms each. France, circa 1870 Height: 49 cms (19. 3 ins) Width: 26 cms