Details
A gilt and patinated bronze mantel timepiece
the case surmounted by the figure of an amorino and flanked by angels kneeling on cushions, the rectangular base inset with friezes depicting flowers and cornucopia, on hairy paw feet, the dial within foliate and scroll surround, with Arabic chapters and matted centre, blued moon hands, with single barrel movement, French, 19th century -- 15½in. (40cm.) wide
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the case surmounted by the figure of an amorino and flanked by angels kneeling on cushions, the rectangular base inset with friezes depicting flowers and cornucopia, on hairy paw feet, the dial within foliate and scroll surround, with Arabic chapters and matted centre, blued moon hands, with single barrel movement, French, 19th century -- 15½in. (40cm.) wide
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