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CIRCA 1880
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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED PORPHYRY LYRE-SHAPED MANTEL CLOCK
CIRCA 1880
CASE: headed by a garlanded espagnolette mask, the beaded lyre-shaped body wrapped with acanthus and on a spreading socle and stepped oblong plinth mounted with ribbon-tied garlands and scrolling foliage, on turned feet, re-gilt; DIAL: the enamel dial with Roman and Arabic chapters, with skeletonised centre and inner concentric calendar, pierced and engraved hands, in a paste surround; MOVEMENT: twin barrels movement with anchor escapement and count wheel strike on bell
23¼ in. (59 cm.) high; 12½ in. (32 cm.) wide; 5½ in. (14 cm.) deep
CIRCA 1880
CASE: headed by a garlanded espagnolette mask, the beaded lyre-shaped body wrapped with acanthus and on a spreading socle and stepped oblong plinth mounted with ribbon-tied garlands and scrolling foliage, on turned feet, re-gilt; DIAL: the enamel dial with Roman and Arabic chapters, with skeletonised centre and inner concentric calendar, pierced and engraved hands, in a paste surround; MOVEMENT: twin barrels movement with anchor escapement and count wheel strike on bell
23¼ in. (59 cm.) high; 12½ in. (32 cm.) wide; 5½ in. (14 cm.) deep
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Claudia Coates
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