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A Louis XVI biscuit porcelain and gilt-bronze mounted mantel clock
the case modelled with Cupid discovering two lovers trying to conceal themselves from him, with recessed panel and gilt-bronze floral swags below the dial, on oval base with engine-turned panels to the sides and central frieze depicting two amorini, with carved stiff leaf border and gilt-metal mount, on engine-turned bun feet (some losses, cracking and restoration), the white enamel Arabic dial with pierced gilt-metal hands signed Piolaine .a. Paris (some chipping around winding holes), the twin going barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell -- 17in.(42cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 2)
the case modelled with Cupid discovering two lovers trying to conceal themselves from him, with recessed panel and gilt-bronze floral swags below the dial, on oval base with engine-turned panels to the sides and central frieze depicting two amorini, with carved stiff leaf border and gilt-metal mount, on engine-turned bun feet (some losses, cracking and restoration), the white enamel Arabic dial with pierced gilt-metal hands signed Piolaine .a. Paris (some chipping around winding holes), the twin going barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell -- 17in.(42cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 2)