Lot Essay
Please note the estimate on this lot should read £1500-2000.
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A Restauration ormolu striking mantel clock, circa 1820
The case flanked by the figure of a youthful Mercury raised on a Zephyr mask and with caduceus, bow and quiver, on base with canted angles, the front cast with mythical figures, raised on large toupie feet, the white enamel Roman dial (chips) signed Giteau Palais Royal No 129 à Paris, steel moon hands, the twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell -- 15¼in. (39cm.) high
The case flanked by the figure of a youthful Mercury raised on a Zephyr mask and with caduceus, bow and quiver, on base with canted angles, the front cast with mythical figures, raised on large toupie feet, the white enamel Roman dial (chips) signed Giteau Palais Royal No 129 à Paris, steel moon hands, the twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell -- 15¼in. (39cm.) high
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