A French gilt and patinated bronze mantel timepiece, 19th century
A French gilt and patinated bronze mantel timepiece, 19th century

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A French gilt and patinated bronze mantel timepiece, 19th century
The urn-shaped case with waisted pediment surmounted by a stylised acorn finial, with rams' head mounts to the sides, on tapering square section socle to square base with associated anthemion mount and on bun feet, later white enamel Roman dial bearing signature Lepaute à Paris, the twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell
15¾in. (40cm.) high