An Empire ormolu striking portico clock, the elaborate architectural case on block feet with accanthus-cast moulding to the rectangular plinth applied with interlaced floral wreaths, the four columns with Corinthian capitals supporting the stepped top with applied foliate decoration to the entablature, the white enamel Roman dial within accanthus-cast bezel and with indistinct signature but addressed Rue St. Honoré No.252 à Paris, blued moon hands, the twin going barrel movement with anchor escapement and gridiron pendulum, outside countwheel strike on bell

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An Empire ormolu striking portico clock, the elaborate architectural case on block feet with accanthus-cast moulding to the rectangular plinth applied with interlaced floral wreaths, the four columns with Corinthian capitals supporting the stepped top with applied foliate decoration to the entablature, the white enamel Roman dial within accanthus-cast bezel and with indistinct signature but addressed Rue St. Honoré No.252 à Paris, blued moon hands, the twin going barrel movement with anchor escapement and gridiron pendulum, outside countwheel strike on bell
20¾in. (52.5cm.) high

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