Item Specifics

Brand: Artisan / Unbranded Studio

Type: Mantel Clock Housing / Case (Unfitted)

Material: Ceramic Faience Pottery

Era/Year: Mid-20th Century

Dimensions: Height: 14.5 inches

Origin: France

Model/Pattern #: 529

A decorative architectural ceramic mantel clock housing capturing the traditional aesthetics of regional French faience potteries. Featuring a vaulted upper cabinet with a central circular aperture designed to hold a clock movement, supported by four turned columns above a stepped rectangular pedestal base with hand-painted floral panels and a decorative fleur-de-lis finial. Resembles 19th century style.

This vintage French faience clock case is presented in good vintage decorative condition with visible surface wear and flaws. The hand-painted polychrome floral bouquets, vibrant blue and yellow borders, and glossy glaze retain strong visual appeal. Condition notes include a notable ceramic glaze chip on one of the lower turned support columns exposing the bisque underneath, minor paint wear, light glaze crazing, and minor edge roughness consistent with age and handling. The base is marked "529" and "FRANCE" in hand-written script.

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