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A walnut and marquetry striking bracket clock
the case with handle to inverted bell top, with panels of silk-backed engraved cut-brass cornucopia to the cornices, glazed rectangular panels to the sides, foliate marquetry to the front, on bun feet, the brass dial with matted centre and silvered arcaded chapter ring, gilt-metal foliate and bearded mask spandrels, ringed winding holes and date aperture, the four pillar twin gut fusee movement with verge escapement, repeating on two bells, composite, Continental, 18th century -- 16in.(41cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 4)
the case with handle to inverted bell top, with panels of silk-backed engraved cut-brass cornucopia to the cornices, glazed rectangular panels to the sides, foliate marquetry to the front, on bun feet, the brass dial with matted centre and silvered arcaded chapter ring, gilt-metal foliate and bearded mask spandrels, ringed winding holes and date aperture, the four pillar twin gut fusee movement with verge escapement, repeating on two bells, composite, Continental, 18th century -- 16in.(41cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 4)