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A French gilt-spelter and alabaster striking mantel clock, last quarter 19th century
The drum-shaped case cast with floral swags and surmounted by a floral bouquet, flanked by a seated lady reading a book, on stepped serpentine base with red and gilt painted baluster supports and on gilt-brass toupie feet, the white enamel Roman dial with steel moon hands (minute lacking and chipped), the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell; with giltwood base -- 16in. (41cm.) wide
The drum-shaped case cast with floral swags and surmounted by a floral bouquet, flanked by a seated lady reading a book, on stepped serpentine base with red and gilt painted baluster supports and on gilt-brass toupie feet, the white enamel Roman dial with steel moon hands (minute lacking and chipped), the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell; with giltwood base -- 16in. (41cm.) wide