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A silver-plated mantel clock
the drum-shaped case with wreth mount and urn finial, on fluted column support to a rectangular base with flowerheads to the canted angles and on bun feet, mounted with navigational attributes including a revolving globe, the white enamel Roman dial with Arabic quarters, the twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell, French, early 19th century, later plated -- 9¾in. (25cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 2)
the drum-shaped case with wreth mount and urn finial, on fluted column support to a rectangular base with flowerheads to the canted angles and on bun feet, mounted with navigational attributes including a revolving globe, the white enamel Roman dial with Arabic quarters, the twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell, French, early 19th century, later plated -- 9¾in. (25cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 2)