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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
Formed from leafy scrolls enclosing circular case and draped with floral garlands, surmounted by chinese figure with parasol, the white enamel dial, signed Martinot à Paris, with arabic minute numerals enclosing roman chapters, pierced gilt leafy hands, the later movement now with anchor escapement, 1750s--13½ in. (34.5cm.) high
Formed from leafy scrolls enclosing circular case and draped with floral garlands, surmounted by chinese figure with parasol, the white enamel dial, signed Martinot à Paris, with arabic minute numerals enclosing roman chapters, pierced gilt leafy hands, the later movement now with anchor escapement, 1750s--13½ in. (34.5cm.) high