Great Britain, London

circa 1790

the clock by John Blackwell

Metal, aventurine, garnets, agate, enamel; chasing, engraving, gilding, painting

17.1 x 8.8 x 7.3 cm, 740 gr

On the clock movement: signature of John Blackwell; "2343"

Rectangular vanity case on the globe-shaped feet with a hinged lid. All case sides and  the lid are decorated  with aventurine oval panels in the center and round agate panels along the edges; framed with golden chased bands. The vanity case lid is crowned with round clock, surrounded with garnet belt  in the openwork gold frame made in the form of interweaved cable loops. The lid is decorated with chased floral ornament and golden balls on the edges. White enamel dial with Roman and Arabic  numerals. The set consists of two tweezers, various manicure nozzles and small spoon. Several accessories and a scent bottles are lost.