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A Napoleon III ormolu-mounted porcelain striking mantel clock with side vases, third quarter 19th century
The case surmounted by a vase painted with vignettes of amorini and flowers, within jewelled borders and with ormolu caryatid handles, the base below mounted with figures of musical amorini, one with triangle and the other with pipe, the base inset with gilt-painted and jewelled panels, the conforming dial with individually painted Roman chapters, hands lacking, the eight day twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell -- 21½in. (54.5cm.) high; and a pair of ormolu-mounted jewelled porcelain side vases, painted with figures in rustic landscapes, with Sèvres factory marks to underside, the detachable covers with pineapple finials -- 18¾in. (47cm.) high (3)
The case surmounted by a vase painted with vignettes of amorini and flowers, within jewelled borders and with ormolu caryatid handles, the base below mounted with figures of musical amorini, one with triangle and the other with pipe, the base inset with gilt-painted and jewelled panels, the conforming dial with individually painted Roman chapters, hands lacking, the eight day twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell -- 21½in. (54.5cm.) high; and a pair of ormolu-mounted jewelled porcelain side vases, painted with figures in rustic landscapes, with Sèvres factory marks to underside, the detachable covers with pineapple finials -- 18¾in. (47cm.) high (3)
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