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A Regency mahogany mantel timepiece
the arched case with chequer banding and ebonised cornice (piece of veneer missing), gilt-metal ring handles to the sides, conch shell patera against harewood reserve below the white enamel Roman dial with moon hands, on moulded part-ebonised rectangular base with gilt-metal ball feet, the French single going barrel movement with platform lever escapement -- 10¼in.(26cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 5)
the arched case with chequer banding and ebonised cornice (piece of veneer missing), gilt-metal ring handles to the sides, conch shell patera against harewood reserve below the white enamel Roman dial with moon hands, on moulded part-ebonised rectangular base with gilt-metal ball feet, the French single going barrel movement with platform lever escapement -- 10¼in.(26cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 5)