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A Louis XV style scarlet tortoiseshell boulle mantel timepiece
the case of typical waisted form with gilt-metal foliate mounts, floral bouquet finial and winged mask mount above the off-white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic sectors and pierced gilt-metal hands, the sides of the case ebonised, with lever escapement movement, French, late 19th century -- 12¼in.(31cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 3)
the case of typical waisted form with gilt-metal foliate mounts, floral bouquet finial and winged mask mount above the off-white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic sectors and pierced gilt-metal hands, the sides of the case ebonised, with lever escapement movement, French, late 19th century -- 12¼in.(31cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 3)