Lot Essay
Chronos is the God of Time
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CIRCA 1770, S. JACQUES AND J. JULLIEN MANUFACTORY
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A rare Sceaux faience polychrome figural rocaille watch holder-inkstand
Circa 1770, S. Jacques and J. Jullien manufactory
(Porte montre - encrier) Naturalistically modelled in relief with the seated and bearded Chronos, in orangish hues upholding a circular watch receptacle, with strokes in purplish red, above an elaborate scrolled ajour base containing two openings and one receptacle (restored)
27.5cm. high
Circa 1770, S. Jacques and J. Jullien manufactory
(Porte montre - encrier) Naturalistically modelled in relief with the seated and bearded Chronos, in orangish hues upholding a circular watch receptacle, with strokes in purplish red, above an elaborate scrolled ajour base containing two openings and one receptacle (restored)
27.5cm. high