ALLEMAGNE, seconde moitié du XIXème siècle High oratory piece of furniture, architectural, in oak, solid walnut molded or carved, or veneered in frieze, on resinous wood, decorated with plain panels or pewter marquetry with interlaced geometrical motifs, palmettes and foliage, on a brown veined or blackened wood background, and enlivened by pilasters or columns with Ionic or Corinthian capitals, composed of three parts: - a backsplash base on a four-legged stepped base with wide box feet. H. 88.3 cm - Width: 92 cm - Depth: 35 cm. - A cabinet centered on a leaf. The whole is decorated in succession and punctuated with oval medallions engraved with winged angels' heads, allegories of Victory (palm) or Justice (sword) and two cerulean angels. The interior features a two-tiered altarpiece with a central projection, featuring niches with soldiers or seated women in brass, or a crucifixion with gilded bronze subjects: * a tribune with balustrade, adorned at the back with a wooden panel painted in monochrome browns depicting the Blessing of the Marriage of the Virgin and Saint Joseph by the High Priest of the Temple, with white mother-of-pearl inlaid vestments and gold highlights. * a tabernacle opening with a leaf and two long drawers and two small drawers. The latter concealing two removable covers. H. 109.6 cm - W. 103.5 cm - D. 43.6 cm. - of a clock case featuring two pillars with two draped terms with Ionic capitals, opening with three doors, one glazed on the front and two on the sides with openwork and engraved metal latticework. The curved pediment is adorned with a silvered metal high relief depicting God holding the terrestrial globe, topped by the dove of the Holy Spirit, framed by angels, among clouds. Ring-shaped silver dial (min. 800) with engraved and blackened Roman numeral hour markers. Square polished or grained gilt brass plate with four silver (min. 800) openwork spandrels decorated with foliage. Mechanical movement with key winding. On-demand striking for hours and quarters, with two bell-shaped gongs. Wire suspension with pastille balance. Returned unmarked, hallmark inapplicable. Gilded brass fittings, such as flower-engraved hinges and locks, openwork keyways and rings, pull knobs on star-shaped plates. H. 63 cm - Width 64.5 cm - Depth 33.6 cm - Total height 260 cm. Cracks, accidents, missing parts and old restorations, notably to the moldings, marquetry and Virgin's wedding panel; wear and scratches to the gilding; some oxidation to the metal parts of the movement. The latter needs to be revised.