A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK

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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
THE DIAL SIGNED ROQUE À PARIS

In the shape of a lyre, the oblong white marble base with pierced leafy frieze supporting moulded ormolu plinth chased with laurel band, laurel boughs enclosing circular case, the lyre surmounted by floral swag, white enamel dial with roman chapters and arabic minute numerals, pierced gilt leafy sroll hands, the rack striking movement now fitted with lever escapement, striking the hour and half-hour on bell--14in. (35.5cm.) high