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A Napoleon III gilt-metal and bronze mantel clock
the case with top modelled as a rock, surmounted by figures of Apollo removing a thorn from Venus' foot, on base cast with fluted and foliate decoration and anthemion feet, the white enamel Roman dial with moon hands, the twin going barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell -- 21in.( 53cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 4)
the case with top modelled as a rock, surmounted by figures of Apollo removing a thorn from Venus' foot, on base cast with fluted and foliate decoration and anthemion feet, the white enamel Roman dial with moon hands, the twin going barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell -- 21in.( 53cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 4)