A THREE-PIECE ORMOLU-MOUNTED MINTONS OR MINTONS STYLE PORCELAIN DESK CLOCK SET, LATE 19TH CENTURY

in Neoclassical taste, featuring turquoise-glazed and gilt porcelain

comprising:
a) a desk clock, the rectangular body mounted with an allegorical figure of Juno, holding a crown and sceptre and leaning on a shield, attended by a putto, with a peacock by her side, atop rectangular base with canted corners, mounted on a rectangular clock base with scrolling acanthus and ribbon motifs, suspending drapery centered with frames, supported by four reeded tapering legs, the clock dial featuring an allegorical love scene with a pair of putti; height of figure: 40 cm (15 3/4 in.), overall height: 62 cm (24 3/8 in.)
b, c) a pair of five-light candelabra, one missing the candelabra arms, formed as a young boy and girl atop conforming csquare bases atop four feet, the scrolling acanthus arms holding classical swagged urns, with flame-form finials; height of each figure: 21 cm (8 1/8 in.), overall height of each: 52 cm (20 1/2 in.)

CONDITION
The beaded borders at the base of Juno slightly detached. The candelabra missing from the "girl" figure, as shown in photographs. Inspection under UV light shows no apparent signs of overpainting.

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