'Thoughts', a green onyx and ivory mantel clock, carved from a model by Ferdinand Preiss, the narrow rectangular footed base surmounted by rectangular case with triangular gilt bronze dial, flanked by two ivory figures of seated naked women, with elbows resting on drawn up knees and chin on hands, the case banded with black basalt, base inscribed F Preiss -- 8in. high

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'Thoughts', a green onyx and ivory mantel clock, carved from a model by Ferdinand Preiss, the narrow rectangular footed base surmounted by rectangular case with triangular gilt bronze dial, flanked by two ivory figures of seated naked women, with elbows resting on drawn up knees and chin on hands, the case banded with black basalt, base inscribed F Preiss -- 8in. high
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