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An unusual case constructed in a modified 18th century style apparently made to accomodate an earlier movement, brought up to date with new dial.
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AN EMPIRE ORMOLU MOUNTED MAHOGANY MANTEL CLOCK
In the form of a plinth with moulded base and cornice, the front and sides with applied ormolu classical figures, masks and stylized leafy scrolls, the hinged bezel chased with laurel enclosing white enamel dial with roman chapters and Breguet hands, the two-train movement between square plates, count-wheel striking the hour and half hour by means of vertically pivoted hammer, anchor escapement with thread suspension(lacks bell and pendulum)- HEIGHT?
In the form of a plinth with moulded base and cornice, the front and sides with applied ormolu classical figures, masks and stylized leafy scrolls, the hinged bezel chased with laurel enclosing white enamel dial with roman chapters and Breguet hands, the two-train movement between square plates, count-wheel striking the hour and half hour by means of vertically pivoted hammer, anchor escapement with thread suspension(lacks bell and pendulum)- HEIGHT?