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A Napoleon III ormolu and porcelain-mounted striking chariot clock, third quarter 19th century
Modelled with two amorini in a chariot drawn by goats, the bow-ended porcelain decorated all round en grisaille on a blue ground with putti engaged in bacchanalian celebrations, raised on fruiting vine feet, the dial forming the wheel of the chariot and with individual white enamel Roman chapters, blued steel moon hands, the eight day twin barrel movement with strike on bell and signed Futvoye A Paris -- 17¾in. (45cm.) wide
Modelled with two amorini in a chariot drawn by goats, the bow-ended porcelain decorated all round en grisaille on a blue ground with putti engaged in bacchanalian celebrations, raised on fruiting vine feet, the dial forming the wheel of the chariot and with individual white enamel Roman chapters, blued steel moon hands, the eight day twin barrel movement with strike on bell and signed Futvoye A Paris -- 17¾in. (45cm.) wide
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