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  • An Exquisite Monumental 19 Century French Automation Musical Jeweled Bracket Clock
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    Antique French Jeweled Bracket Clock and Raingo Frères Figural Bronze Torchère Pair Highlight Five Star Auctions’ Upcoming Sale

    Bracket clocks are antique-style portable table timepieces originally made during the 17th and 18th centuries. They were initially small weight-driven pendulum clocks mounted on a bracket on the wall to support their hanging weight. They were made of wood and adorned with brass inlay, ormolu mounts, decorative varnish, and tortoise shell veneer. Each timepiece was usually fashioned as an ensemble of complementing components– the clock and its decorative shelf. The upcoming August Collection sale, presented by Five Star Auctions, will feature one such monumental 19th-century French automation musical jeweled bracket clock. It is heavily ornamented with 24-karat gold plating, and has a white porcelain dial with black painted Roman numerals and a sweep second’s hand. It is a three-leveled timepiece with nine beaded spinning cones, three waterfalls to the sides, ducks and flowers. Another noteworthy monumental 19th-century lot is a pair of Raingo Frères figural bronze torchères. The company is renowned for crafting striking candelabras, sculptures, and timepieces. A vintage Austrian Viennese enamel cabinet also leads the listings. It is decorated with more than 100 hand-painted enamel plaques and medallions. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming 5 Star Auctions August Collection sale, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.

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  • An Exquisite Persian (Iran) King Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi Gold Coronation Presentation Set, 1976
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    Five Star Auctions’ Opening Sale Highlights Rare Iranian Commemorative Medal Set

    After 26 years ruling Iran as Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi took the title Shahanshah, or Emperor, in 1967. The lavish coronation aligned with the 2,500-year anniversary of the Persian monarchy, which was officially celebrated during October of 1971. Commemmorative medals and historically significant works in gold were released in limited quantities during the late 1960s and early 70s to celebrate both occasions. The upcoming House of Five Star Opening Auction from Five Star Auctions will particularly feature a rare presentation set of these commemorative gold medals from Iran. The set includes 26 gold medals bearing the likeness of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and other members of the Iranian royal family. Several other numismatic and collectible medal lots are on offer in this sale, largely hailing from Iran.  A pair of 19th-century Meissen snowball lidded vases also leads the listings. First created by Johann Joachim Kaendler in 1739, Meissen’s “Snowball Blossoms” motif has survived as a staple of the brand. It came to prominence in the 19th century. Sparkling spheres adorned showy vases, and tiny flowers covered each “snowball” for added visual interest. Topping the available Meissen vases is a pair of colorful birds, angled as though they are in conversation with each other. Rounding out the auction is a pair of larger-than-life Fernando Botero bronze sculptures, a 19th-century Spanish tortoiseshell cabinet, and assorted fine art prints from Giuliano Bekor. Visit Bidsquare to view the complete catalog of this and other online auctions. 

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