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A French ormolu-mounted mahogany striking mantel clock, first quarter 19th century
The case with stepped top and on inverted breakfront base, with cherub and scroll cast capitals to the pilasters flanking the silvered dial with ormolu reeded and anthemion cast bezel, dial with Roman chapter ring (rubbed) and engine-turned centre with signature plaque, steel moon hands, the twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell, stamped HÉMON A PARIS on the backplate, the case with some splits and with one pilaster mount lacking, lacking rear door
23½in. (60cm.) high
The case with stepped top and on inverted breakfront base, with cherub and scroll cast capitals to the pilasters flanking the silvered dial with ormolu reeded and anthemion cast bezel, dial with Roman chapter ring (rubbed) and engine-turned centre with signature plaque, steel moon hands, the twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell, stamped HÉMON A PARIS on the backplate, the case with some splits and with one pilaster mount lacking, lacking rear door
23½in. (60cm.) high