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A Napoleon III gilt-metal mounted ebonised and simulated tortoiseshell veneered striking portico clock, third quarter 19th century
The case with arched cresting applied with pressed cartouche and foliate mounts, supported by four spiral-twist columns entwined with floral mounts, on stepped base with conforming mounts and on scroll feet, the white enamel Roman dial (some chips) with trefoil hands, the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell, stamped on backplate for S. Marti
20½in. (52cm.) high
The case with arched cresting applied with pressed cartouche and foliate mounts, supported by four spiral-twist columns entwined with floral mounts, on stepped base with conforming mounts and on scroll feet, the white enamel Roman dial (some chips) with trefoil hands, the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell, stamped on backplate for S. Marti
20½in. (52cm.) high