Details
A black slate and gilt-bronze mantel timepiece
the octagonal case with mounts to the angles, on stipple ground base with various trophies, the chapter ring with individual white enamel Roman numerals (VIII missing) and visible escapement to the centre, on octagonal base with foliate feet, with twin going barrel movement, formerly with mount to the top, French, late 19th century -- 17½in.(44cm.) wide
See Colour Illustration (Plate 7)
the octagonal case with mounts to the angles, on stipple ground base with various trophies, the chapter ring with individual white enamel Roman numerals (VIII missing) and visible escapement to the centre, on octagonal base with foliate feet, with twin going barrel movement, formerly with mount to the top, French, late 19th century -- 17½in.(44cm.) wide
See Colour Illustration (Plate 7)