UNSIGNED; THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
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A Napoleon III ormolu and gilt-wood striking mystery clock
Unsigned; third quarter 19th century
The waisted case supporting addorsed griffins flanking a column issuing a foliate stand to the glass revolving dial with painted gilt Roman chapters and pieced arrow head hand, the twin barrel movement with anchor escapement (lacking pendulum), count wheel strike on bell in base, the glass dial receiving indirect drive via the motion work at the front plate.
16in. (41cm.) high
Unsigned; third quarter 19th century
The waisted case supporting addorsed griffins flanking a column issuing a foliate stand to the glass revolving dial with painted gilt Roman chapters and pieced arrow head hand, the twin barrel movement with anchor escapement (lacking pendulum), count wheel strike on bell in base, the glass dial receiving indirect drive via the motion work at the front plate.
16in. (41cm.) high