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AN ALABASTER PORTICO CLOCK
In the form of a portico on a stepped moulded base with carved foliage, the plain columns supporting entablature with carved swags, dentils and moulded cornice, the gilt bezel cast with foliate scrolls and shells enclosing white enamel dial, the movement with anchor escapement, spring suspended gilt pendulum, striking the hours and half hours by means of count wheel, French, c. 1830--19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm)high
In the form of a portico on a stepped moulded base with carved foliage, the plain columns supporting entablature with carved swags, dentils and moulded cornice, the gilt bezel cast with foliate scrolls and shells enclosing white enamel dial, the movement with anchor escapement, spring suspended gilt pendulum, striking the hours and half hours by means of count wheel, French, c. 1830--19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm)high