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An oak striking mantel clock
the foliate-carved case with gilt-brass cabochon mounts, with sun faces to the sides and handle to the top, sound frets to the panelled rear door, on bun feet, with gilt bezel and silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring, the gilt stylised sunburst centre with blued hands, the twin going barrel movement with anchor escapement quarter striking on two gongs, German, late 19th century -- 14½in.(37cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 8)
the foliate-carved case with gilt-brass cabochon mounts, with sun faces to the sides and handle to the top, sound frets to the panelled rear door, on bun feet, with gilt bezel and silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring, the gilt stylised sunburst centre with blued hands, the twin going barrel movement with anchor escapement quarter striking on two gongs, German, late 19th century -- 14½in.(37cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 8)