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A gilt-bronze four-glass clock
the case surmounted by models of a globe, telescope and compasses, with foliate cast mounts to the angles trailing to conforming feet, the white enamel Roman chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, pierced gilt-metal hands and visible movement to the centre, the twin barrel movement with strike on bell, the gridiron pendulum cast with a radiant mask, French, late 19th century -- 14in. (36cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 2)
the case surmounted by models of a globe, telescope and compasses, with foliate cast mounts to the angles trailing to conforming feet, the white enamel Roman chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, pierced gilt-metal hands and visible movement to the centre, the twin barrel movement with strike on bell, the gridiron pendulum cast with a radiant mask, French, late 19th century -- 14in. (36cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 2)