Lot Essay
A closely related portico clock incorporated into a garniture de chiminée was sold in these Rooms, 25 May 1993, lot 49
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AN EMPIRE ORMOLU-MOUNTED PARCEL-GILT PARIS PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK THE ORMOLU AND PORCELAIN CIRCA 1810
With stepped rectangular cornice above four columnar supports centering an engine-turned enamel dial with roman chapters on a rectangular plinth and turned foliate-cast bun feet, the porcelain decorated throughout with entwined floral garlands-21in. (53.5cm.) high, 12in. (30cm.) wide, 6½in. (16.5cm.) deep
With stepped rectangular cornice above four columnar supports centering an engine-turned enamel dial with roman chapters on a rectangular plinth and turned foliate-cast bun feet, the porcelain decorated throughout with entwined floral garlands-21in. (53.5cm.) high, 12in. (30cm.) wide, 6½in. (16.5cm.) deep