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A gilt-brass and cloisonne enamel table clock
the foliate decorated case with cushion top and turned finials on rectangular base with egg-and-tongue border, on stiff leaf cast square feet, the gilt Arabic chapter ring with enamel centre, the twin going barrel movement with Brocot escapement and strike on gong, French, late 19th century -- 11¼in.(28cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 8)
the foliate decorated case with cushion top and turned finials on rectangular base with egg-and-tongue border, on stiff leaf cast square feet, the gilt Arabic chapter ring with enamel centre, the twin going barrel movement with Brocot escapement and strike on gong, French, late 19th century -- 11¼in.(28cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 8)