A Second Empire marble and gilt metal striking portico clock, the white marble case on block feet supporting the plinth applied with marble swags, the four columns supporting the stepped top, with gold painted lion surmount, cast gilt metal foliate bezel to engine turned Roman dial with blued moon hands, the twin going barrel movement with anchor escapement and foliate gridiron pendulum, outside countwheel strike on bell

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A Second Empire marble and gilt metal striking portico clock, the white marble case on block feet supporting the plinth applied with marble swags, the four columns supporting the stepped top, with gold painted lion surmount, cast gilt metal foliate bezel to engine turned Roman dial with blued moon hands, the twin going barrel movement with anchor escapement and foliate gridiron pendulum, outside countwheel strike on bell
21½in. (54.6cm.) high

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