A Charles X ormolu striking mantel clock in the Grecian manner, the case on palmette feet, lotus mouldings to the plinth with bas- reliefs depicting the marriage of Cupid and Psyche accompanied by poetic figures bearing garlands beneath festive trophies, the winged figures of Cupid and Psyche flanking the clock case with similar bas relief, the Roman dial with applied floral bezel signed Aullier & Fils a Paris, with blued moon hands, the twin going barrel movement now with spring suspension and outside count wheel strike on bell

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A Charles X ormolu striking mantel clock in the Grecian manner, the case on palmette feet, lotus mouldings to the plinth with bas- reliefs depicting the marriage of Cupid and Psyche accompanied by poetic figures bearing garlands beneath festive trophies, the winged figures of Cupid and Psyche flanking the clock case with similar bas relief, the Roman dial with applied floral bezel signed Aullier & Fils a Paris, with blued moon hands, the twin going barrel movement now with spring suspension and outside count wheel strike on bell
18in. (45.6cm.) high

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