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A French gilt-spelter and porcelain-mounted striking mantel clock, last quarter 19th century
The case surmounted by the the figure of a seated classical female with open book and flaming torch, with porcelain ovals mounted to the side depicting amorini, presentation panel dated 1876 to the front of the base, the dial with Roman chapters and florally painted centre, the twin barrel movement with strike on bell -- 12in. (32cm.) high; on giltwood and ebonised plinths
The case surmounted by the the figure of a seated classical female with open book and flaming torch, with porcelain ovals mounted to the side depicting amorini, presentation panel dated 1876 to the front of the base, the dial with Roman chapters and florally painted centre, the twin barrel movement with strike on bell -- 12in. (32cm.) high; on giltwood and ebonised plinths