Pair Fine Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Double Gourd Vases 1890 Sold gently sounding the hours and

gently sounding the hours and half hour on a bell

The chronometer in a three-part mahogany case with brass fittings

condition is very good there is no damage or repair noted

inlaid walnut with a large Sevres style plaque depicting lovers in 18th century dress

Napoleon III period

Pair Fine Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Double Gourd Vases 1890 Sold gently sounding the hours andA very good pair of antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonn vases, circa 1890. This is a very handsome pair of antique double gourd shaped cloisonn vases, one with a blue ground the other with a burgundy ground, both having a lappet design to the neck, the tops and bases are extravagantly decorated with many geometric stylized floral devices. Each vase is waisted with further lappets, the large globular base having a broad band of 'Greek Key' design,