A gilt-bronze mantel timepiece

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A gilt-bronze mantel timepiece
the case modelled as a helmet mounted by a cherub holding a flag, with a branch to one side, on oval marmo verde antico base with military trophy mount to the front and on toupie feet, the white enamel Roman dial with Arabic quarters and pierced gilt-metal hands, French, 19th century, with associated Swiss lever escapement movement -- 8¼in.(21cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 1)