An Empire ormolu striking mantel clock emblematic of Time, the case on Bacchic panther feet supporting the pans coupé rectangular plinth applied with a Venus scallop-shell badge framing a festive ribbon-tied marine trophy, the swan-headed barque on a flowing river with a seated figure of Chronos being steered by Cupid with central drum-head clock with floral bezel to the white enamel Roman dial signed Goret Dangreville a abbeville, pierced gilt lyre-form hands, the twin going barrel movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, outside countwheel strike on bell on plain backplate

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An Empire ormolu striking mantel clock emblematic of Time, the case on Bacchic panther feet supporting the pans coupé rectangular plinth applied with a Venus scallop-shell badge framing a festive ribbon-tied marine trophy, the swan-headed barque on a flowing river with a seated figure of Chronos being steered by Cupid with central drum-head clock with floral bezel to the white enamel Roman dial signed Goret Dangreville a abbeville, pierced gilt lyre-form hands, the twin going barrel movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, outside countwheel strike on bell on plain backplate
15½in. (39.4cm.) high

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