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A gilt-bronze and Carrara marble mantel clock
the gilt-brass case modelled as a sphere applied with stars supported by three amorini, on cylindrical plinth applied with foliate swags and rope-twist border, with shaped octagonal base, the Roman dial with arrow hands, the twin going barrel movement with lever escapement and strike on gong -- 15in.(38cm.) high; and the pair of three-light side candelabra, the leafy branches with bird's nest sconces supported by amorini on conforming plinths; French, last quarter 19th century
See Colour Illustration (Plate 3) (3)
the gilt-brass case modelled as a sphere applied with stars supported by three amorini, on cylindrical plinth applied with foliate swags and rope-twist border, with shaped octagonal base, the Roman dial with arrow hands, the twin going barrel movement with lever escapement and strike on gong -- 15in.(38cm.) high; and the pair of three-light side candelabra, the leafy branches with bird's nest sconces supported by amorini on conforming plinths; French, last quarter 19th century
See Colour Illustration (Plate 3) (3)