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A CHARLES X ORMOLU-MOUNTED BLACK MARBLE, MALACHITE, LAPIS LAZULI AND AGATE STRIKING MANTLE CLOCK OF EXHIBITION QUALITY
Bourdin. Paris. Médlle. de 1e. Classe Expon. Univlle. 1855.
the case of casket form with scalloped angles applied with ribbon-tied trailing foliage and on elaborate foliate feet, lapis lazuli and malachite panels to the front, sides and concave-moulded top, the agate bowl above flanked by well cast ormolu eagles attending the lapis lazuli and malachite eggs, glazed octagonal bezel and foliate cast engraved mask to the white enamel Roman and Arabic chapter disc with blued moon hands and signed Bourdin. Paris. Médlle. de 1e. Classe Expon. Univlle, the similarly signed twin barrel movement with anchor escapement and countwheel strike on bell
16in. (41cm.) high
Bourdin. Paris. Médlle. de 1e. Classe Expon. Univlle. 1855.
the case of casket form with scalloped angles applied with ribbon-tied trailing foliage and on elaborate foliate feet, lapis lazuli and malachite panels to the front, sides and concave-moulded top, the agate bowl above flanked by well cast ormolu eagles attending the lapis lazuli and malachite eggs, glazed octagonal bezel and foliate cast engraved mask to the white enamel Roman and Arabic chapter disc with blued moon hands and signed Bourdin. Paris. Médlle. de 1e. Classe Expon. Univlle, the similarly signed twin barrel movement with anchor escapement and countwheel strike on bell
16in. (41cm.) high