An Empire ormolu mantel clock

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An Empire ormolu mantel clock
Modelled with the figure of a charioteer drawing Minerva shown standing holding up her shield, the front of the chariot modelled as a lion, the dial set within the chariot wheel with white enamel Roman and Arabic chapter ring, signed Henry A Donay. The rectangular plinth set with fasces to the angles, the front applied with a relief mount of an eagle with outstreched wings perched upon a thunderbolt flanked by ribboned wreaths and sword mounts, the twin train movement with countwheel strike on a bell and silk suspension
19½in. (49cm.) wide; 17.34/in. (45cm.) high

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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.

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COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:
A very similar clock is illustrated in Tardy, Les Plus Belles Pendules Francaises, page 279.

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