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This clock appears to be based on the contemporary design of Francois Vion, Paris, 1770.
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A FINE SMALL LOUIS XV ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
SIGNED MERRA À PARIS
In the form of a lion standing on an oblong platform applied with laurel swags, supporting a circular case enclosed by laurel swags and surmounted by an urn, signed white enamel dial with roman chapters and arabic minute numerals, pierced gilt scroll hands, now fitted with later movement--12 in.(28.5 cm.) high
SIGNED MERRA À PARIS
In the form of a lion standing on an oblong platform applied with laurel swags, supporting a circular case enclosed by laurel swags and surmounted by an urn, signed white enamel dial with roman chapters and arabic minute numerals, pierced gilt scroll hands, now fitted with later movement--12 in.(28.5 cm.) high