A Restauration gilt bronze and malachite mounted mantel clock, circa 1830

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A Restauration gilt bronze and malachite mounted mantel clock, circa 1830
The case of lyre form with outset columns supporting a classical bust above, the tapering rectangular plinth cast with acanthus leaves, the plain engine turned dial with pierced moon hands, the twin barrel movement with top swinging pendulum with countwheel strike on bell (lacking), adapted escapement, lacking key
21in. (53.3cm.) high

Lot Essay

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
Pierre Kjellberg La Pendule Franaise, 1987, a model of similar design illustrated as plate H, page 379.

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