Details
A Directoire black and white marble and gilt-bronze mounted striking portico clock, late 18th century
The drum-shaped case surmounted by a flambeau urn finial with further finials to the sides, above fluted pilasters mounted on bow-sided uprights, on serpentine base inset with a milled panel and on toupie feet, the white enamel Arabic dial (restorations) signed à Paris, entwined gilt-metal hands, the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell, some replaced mounts -- 17¾in. (45cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 2)
The drum-shaped case surmounted by a flambeau urn finial with further finials to the sides, above fluted pilasters mounted on bow-sided uprights, on serpentine base inset with a milled panel and on toupie feet, the white enamel Arabic dial (restorations) signed à Paris, entwined gilt-metal hands, the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell, some replaced mounts -- 17¾in. (45cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 2)