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A Louis XV style scarlet tortoiseshell boulle mantel clock
the case of typical waisted form with foliate gilt-bronze mounts, with mask above the dial and bouquet finial, the brass dial with individual white enamel cushion chapters (IIII and VIII chipped), with glazed panel below, the twin going barrel movement with strike on gong, French, last quarter 19th century -- 14in.(36cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 3)
the case of typical waisted form with foliate gilt-bronze mounts, with mask above the dial and bouquet finial, the brass dial with individual white enamel cushion chapters (IIII and VIII chipped), with glazed panel below, the twin going barrel movement with strike on gong, French, last quarter 19th century -- 14in.(36cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 3)