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A black slate, rouge marble and bronze mounted mantel clock
the break front surmounted by a bust of Athena, with friezes cast in low relief to each side, decorated overall with gilt-heightened incised decoration, the dial with gilt-incised Roman chapters and spade hands, the twin barrel movement with strike on bell, French, second half 19th century -- 20½in. (52cm) high
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the break front surmounted by a bust of Athena, with friezes cast in low relief to each side, decorated overall with gilt-heightened incised decoration, the dial with gilt-incised Roman chapters and spade hands, the twin barrel movement with strike on bell, French, second half 19th century -- 20½in. (52cm) high
See Front Cover Illustration