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An ormolu-mounted mahogany striking portico mantel clock, first quarter 19th century
The case with removable stepped top and with moulded base, with foliate cast bezel to the dial with Roman chapter ring and engine-turned centre, signed on a reserve in the centre Vadelorge HR. A PARIS, blued steel hands, sweep seconds, the twin barrel movement with knife edge suspension and pin wheel escapement, with countwheel strike on bell, with gridiron pendulum; case, dial and movement composite, first quarter 19th century
21in. (54cm.) high
The case with removable stepped top and with moulded base, with foliate cast bezel to the dial with Roman chapter ring and engine-turned centre, signed on a reserve in the centre Vadelorge HR. A PARIS, blued steel hands, sweep seconds, the twin barrel movement with knife edge suspension and pin wheel escapement, with countwheel strike on bell, with gridiron pendulum; case, dial and movement composite, first quarter 19th century
21in. (54cm.) high