An ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid tortoiseshell mantel clock

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An ormolu-mounted and brass-inlaid tortoiseshell mantel clock
In the Louis XIV style, overall inlaid and mounted with foliate scrolls, the arched case with concave top with flower-urn finial, containg the circular dial with enamelled cartouche-shaped Roman chapters, the twin barrel movement with outside countwheel strike on a bell, the backplate stamped JAPY FRERES and 1385/46, on scrolling feet, minor damages - 37cm. high; And a walnut mantel clock with waisted arched case, overall carved with scrolling foliage - 32.5cm. high (2)

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