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AN EMPIRE ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCK
Depicting Athena and her driver in a chariot with lion's head behind two rearing horses, supported by rectangular base applied with frieze of figures in classical garb flanked by garlanded laurel wreaths enclosing swords, the corners with spear heads, the wheel of the chariot forming the dial of the clock with gilt roman chapter ring enclosing leafy spokes, the associated fusee time piece movement with anchor escapement and Brocot suspension to pendulum (lacking), the case, early 19th century--19in. (48.5cm.) high
Depicting Athena and her driver in a chariot with lion's head behind two rearing horses, supported by rectangular base applied with frieze of figures in classical garb flanked by garlanded laurel wreaths enclosing swords, the corners with spear heads, the wheel of the chariot forming the dial of the clock with gilt roman chapter ring enclosing leafy spokes, the associated fusee time piece movement with anchor escapement and Brocot suspension to pendulum (lacking), the case, early 19th century--19in. (48.5cm.) high