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An unusual Restauration ormolu miniature mantel timepiece, circa 1825
The foliate cast lyre case resting on winged chimerae, on stepped rectangular plinth with entwined wreath and trumpet mount, on ball feet, with white enamel Roman chapter ring (two chips) signed F ALAMAND A PARIS, moon hands, the skeletonized centre cast with floral urns, single barrel movement with anchor escapement and silk suspension, stamped PD 63 on the backplate
10½in. (26.5cm.) high
The foliate cast lyre case resting on winged chimerae, on stepped rectangular plinth with entwined wreath and trumpet mount, on ball feet, with white enamel Roman chapter ring (two chips) signed F ALAMAND A PARIS, moon hands, the skeletonized centre cast with floral urns, single barrel movement with anchor escapement and silk suspension, stamped PD 63 on the backplate
10½in. (26.5cm.) high