Farcot Porcelain Cartel Clock, 1890s
A porcelain cartel clock, circa 1890s, with marker's mark of Farcot, with anchor, shield and star stamp, the cushion shaped deep ultramarine body with an enamel and pierced gilt dial with Arabic numerals decorated with urns, fantastic creatures and pierced scrolls in the rococo revival manner, the body well decorated with gold paste flora and insects; with hanging chain and key. Length 19.69 in. Width 9.45 in.
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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