A scarlet tortoiseshell and foliate cut-brass inlaid mantel clock with gilt-bronze mounts, the arched case with foliate cresting and wavy apron centred by an anthemion, on scrolling foliate feet, with white enamel Roman dial (some chipping), the later 19th century twin going barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell stamped for Japy fils, some lifting and cracking to veneer -- 15¼in.(39cm.) high

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A scarlet tortoiseshell and foliate cut-brass inlaid mantel clock with gilt-bronze mounts, the arched case with foliate cresting and wavy apron centred by an anthemion, on scrolling foliate feet, with white enamel Roman dial (some chipping), the later 19th century twin going barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell stamped for Japy fils, some lifting and cracking to veneer -- 15¼in.(39cm.) high
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