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A gilt-brass mantel clock
the foliate-pierced case with domed top surmounted by a seated lion, with cherub caryatids to the angles, on waisted base with scroll feet, the dial with silvered Roman chapter ring and foliate-incised gilt centre with retail signature for M. RETTIE & SONS ABERDEEN, steel spade hands, the twin barrel movement with strike on bell, French, late 19th century -- 14¾in.(37.5cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 2)
the foliate-pierced case with domed top surmounted by a seated lion, with cherub caryatids to the angles, on waisted base with scroll feet, the dial with silvered Roman chapter ring and foliate-incised gilt centre with retail signature for M. RETTIE & SONS ABERDEEN, steel spade hands, the twin barrel movement with strike on bell, French, late 19th century -- 14¾in.(37.5cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 2)