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Please see footnote for lot 201.
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A RENAISSANCE STYLE ORMOLU AND CLARET-GROUND PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK
CIRCA 1860
The glazed circular dial with roman chapters within an arched case surmounted by a classical mask centered by scrolling foliage above tapering columns suspending berried-laurel swags beneath a shaped table with lambrequin trim supporting a geographical trophy, raised on harpies ending in paw feet, the movement stamped 'Japy Frères 1855 Medaille 1844-1849'
20in. (51cm.) high
CIRCA 1860
The glazed circular dial with roman chapters within an arched case surmounted by a classical mask centered by scrolling foliage above tapering columns suspending berried-laurel swags beneath a shaped table with lambrequin trim supporting a geographical trophy, raised on harpies ending in paw feet, the movement stamped 'Japy Frères 1855 Medaille 1844-1849'
20in. (51cm.) high