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A Restauration ormolu striking library mantel clock, circa 1820 and later
The case cast as a drapery-covered table and modelled with symbols of Royal France (salamanders, coronets, fleur-de-lys and the letter F), the top with mounts of plumed hat, inkwell, scroll and quill, the white enamel Roman dial signed LEPINE & NEVEU/H.ger du Roi, gilt spade later hands, the eight day twin barrel movement now with platform lever escapement and with countwheel strike on bell -- 7¾ in. (19 cm.) high; key
The case cast as a drapery-covered table and modelled with symbols of Royal France (salamanders, coronets, fleur-de-lys and the letter F), the top with mounts of plumed hat, inkwell, scroll and quill, the white enamel Roman dial signed LEPINE & NEVEU/H.ger du Roi, gilt spade later hands, the eight day twin barrel movement now with platform lever escapement and with countwheel strike on bell -- 7¾ in. (19 cm.) high; key
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