CLOCKS AND BAROMETERS
A gilt-metal and Sèvres style porcelain mantel clock
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A gilt-metal and Sèvres style porcelain mantel clock
the arched case surmounted by a swag-hung urn, flanked by ovals depicting cherubs, on break front base, the circular dial with individual Roman chapters and floral wreath to the centre, with gilt spade hands, the twin barrel movement with strike on bell -- 13¾in.(35cm.) high, on giltwood base, French, late 19th century
See Colour Illustration (Plate 1)
the arched case surmounted by a swag-hung urn, flanked by ovals depicting cherubs, on break front base, the circular dial with individual Roman chapters and floral wreath to the centre, with gilt spade hands, the twin barrel movement with strike on bell -- 13¾in.(35cm.) high, on giltwood base, French, late 19th century
See Colour Illustration (Plate 1)