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A Napoleon III gilt-metal and porcelain mounted striking mantel clock
the drum-shaped case flanked by a figure of a maiden reclining on a stool and reading a letter, the base with panels of floral painted porcelain, white enamel Roman dial with steel trefoil hands, the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell, with stamp to the backplate for JAPY FRERES -- 18in. (48.5cm.) wide
See Colour Illustration (Plate 3)
the drum-shaped case flanked by a figure of a maiden reclining on a stool and reading a letter, the base with panels of floral painted porcelain, white enamel Roman dial with steel trefoil hands, the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell, with stamp to the backplate for JAPY FRERES -- 18in. (48.5cm.) wide
See Colour Illustration (Plate 3)