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BY LEPINE, 19TH CENTURY
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A French ormolu striking mantel clock
By Lepine, 19th Century
The rectangular case surmounted by a classical warrior driving a chariot drawn by two stallions, on a plinth applied with relief mounts depicting a trophee, on claw feet, the circular dial with white-enamelled chapter ring signed LEPINE A PARIS, the later twin barrel movement with anchor escapement and outside countwheel strike on bell, the plinth partially re-gilt, lacking pendulum
38.5cm. high x 50cm. wide x 15cm. deep
By Lepine, 19th Century
The rectangular case surmounted by a classical warrior driving a chariot drawn by two stallions, on a plinth applied with relief mounts depicting a trophee, on claw feet, the circular dial with white-enamelled chapter ring signed LEPINE A PARIS, the later twin barrel movement with anchor escapement and outside countwheel strike on bell, the plinth partially re-gilt, lacking pendulum
38.5cm. high x 50cm. wide x 15cm. deep
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