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A Napoleon III gilt-bronze and porcelain-mounted striking mantel clock, mid 19th century
The case surmounted by a group of an amorino feeding grapes to a goat, the base with shaped sides inset with curved porcelain panels painted with flowers, the front inset with further panels painted with amorini and flowers, with lobe cast gallery and on toupie feet, the white enamel Roman dial with Arabic five minutes and pierced gilt-metal hands (hour replaced), the twin barrel movement with strike on bell
17in. (43cm.) high
The case surmounted by a group of an amorino feeding grapes to a goat, the base with shaped sides inset with curved porcelain panels painted with flowers, the front inset with further panels painted with amorini and flowers, with lobe cast gallery and on toupie feet, the white enamel Roman dial with Arabic five minutes and pierced gilt-metal hands (hour replaced), the twin barrel movement with strike on bell
17in. (43cm.) high