Lot Essay
An almost identical clock signed by the Parisian bronzier, Ledure, was sold in these Rooms, 15 October 1988, lot 72 and again 4 November 1992, lot 36.
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AN EMPIRE ORMOLU AND PATINATED BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
In the form of Perseus slaying a dragon, the circular enamel dial with roman chapters with associated movement within the winged serpent's tail on a plinth applied with entwined berried laurel leaves centered by a medallion of Perseus on a rectangular plinth on bun feet--28in. (71cm.) high, 21in. (53cm.) wide, 8in. (20cm.) deep
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
In the form of Perseus slaying a dragon, the circular enamel dial with roman chapters with associated movement within the winged serpent's tail on a plinth applied with entwined berried laurel leaves centered by a medallion of Perseus on a rectangular plinth on bun feet--28in. (71cm.) high, 21in. (53cm.) wide, 8in. (20cm.) deep