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A gilt-spelter novelty mantel timepiece
the cylindrical case mounted with two billing doves, on scroll supports to breakfront base with claw feet to the sides, the pendulum modelled as an amorino seated on a swing, the white enamel Roman chapter ring around recess showing the movement, with blued spade hands, single going barrel movement, French, last quarter 19th century -- 12¼in.(31cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 4)
the cylindrical case mounted with two billing doves, on scroll supports to breakfront base with claw feet to the sides, the pendulum modelled as an amorino seated on a swing, the white enamel Roman chapter ring around recess showing the movement, with blued spade hands, single going barrel movement, French, last quarter 19th century -- 12¼in.(31cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 4)