A French gilt-brass striking and repeating carriage clock, last quarter 19th century

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A French gilt-brass striking and repeating carriage clock, last quarter 19th century
The anglaise riche case with Corinthian columns and plain gilt mask overlaid with a foliate pierced trellis mount to the silvered Roman chapter ring, pierced gilt-metal hands, with retail signature on plaque below for J.E. CALDWELL PHILADELPHIA (rubbed) above an ivorine oval panel painted with the portrait of a lady, the twin barrel movement with silvered platform to the bimetallic balance with lever escapement, strike/repeat on gong to the backplate
6.7/8in. (17.5cm.) high

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