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AN AUSTRIAN SILVER AND ENAMEL CLOCK
VIENNA, CIRCA 1870
Of octagonal form raised on paw feet, the base applied with a band of enamelled foliate scrolls and dragons with winged figures at the corners, the sides painted with panels of mythological scenes between foliate enamelled columns surmounted by standing figures, the elaborate domed canopy formed of enamelled niches with free-standing Roman soldiers, with dolphins between and surmounted by putti holding elaborate garlands, all against enamelled foliate scrolls and exotic beasts, the whole surmounted by a figure of a Roman warrior, the front with enamelled circular dial with Roman numerals and foliate enamelled scrolls, 11 1/2in.(29cm.)
VIENNA, CIRCA 1870
Of octagonal form raised on paw feet, the base applied with a band of enamelled foliate scrolls and dragons with winged figures at the corners, the sides painted with panels of mythological scenes between foliate enamelled columns surmounted by standing figures, the elaborate domed canopy formed of enamelled niches with free-standing Roman soldiers, with dolphins between and surmounted by putti holding elaborate garlands, all against enamelled foliate scrolls and exotic beasts, the whole surmounted by a figure of a Roman warrior, the front with enamelled circular dial with Roman numerals and foliate enamelled scrolls, 11 1/2in.(29cm.)