Description
Vienna Porcelain fitted with a Lenzkirch Movement
Austrian late 19th century enamelled porcelain column clock from the Franz Dorfl studio. The clock of oblong form with domed top featuring a brass finial leading to multiple classical figures within oval painted simulated miniatures amongst gilt scrollwork. The clock with further classical figures on each column and facet side at the base of the clock. Stood upon four claw feet the clock appears to hang from the centre of the structure. Signed to the underneath with the Vienna beehive mark and the Franz Dorfl studio mark Vienna, the movement made by renowned German horologist Lenzkirch. The clock has undergone a full overhaul and service to ensure correct operation.
Vienna porcelain
Vienna Porcelain was produced by the Vienna Porcelain Manufactory, established in 1718 as Europe’s second porcelain factory after Meissen. Under its founder Claudius Innocentius du Paquier, the factory mastered hard-paste porcelain and quickly gained renown for high-quality wares. In 1744, the enterprise was taken over by Empress Maria Theresa, becoming the Imperial State Manufactory.
Vienna porcelain developed distinct styles over the years, from the colourful Rococo and Neoclassical designs of the 18th century to the refined Biedermeier taste of the 19th century. Exported widely across Europe and the Ottoman Empire, it became a symbol of sophistication and courtly culture. The factory closed in 1864, but its legacy remains central to European decorative arts, and authentic “Old Vienna” pieces are highly prized by collectors today.
For further information please see our makers and retailers page on The Vienna Porcelain Manufactory.
Lenzkirch (Aktiengesellschaft für Uhrenfabrikation Lenzkirch – Stock corporation for watch manufacture Lenzkirch)
was founded in 1851 by Eduard Hauser in the village of Lenzkirch,Baden, Germany who had trained extensively in France and Switzerland. It is in the tradition of Black Forest clockmakers and often mistaken for Black Forest wears. Hauser was born on 21 August 1825 and gained experience of making music boxes with Johann George Schopperle. During this same period he gained a knowledge of metalworking, precision work and the design of musical instruments, as well as a proficiency in the composing of music.The firm acquired a reputation for building particularly fine regulators and up to the 1920s it still produced regulators with compensated pendulums and precision movements. The firm was later taken over by Junghans and the factory closed down in 1932 due to a decline in the popularity of regulator clocks. They are sought after today by collectors due to their beautifully complex movements, aesthetics and renowned name.
Measurements
32.5cm High x 15cm Wide x 15cm Deep (12.8 x 5.91 x 5.91 Inches)
Condition
Excellent condition, the enamel is perfect and without damage or restoration. the enamel dial has a very small imperfection to the left hand side which does not appear to be a crack but possibly a small graze.
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