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A Charles X gilt-bronze mantel clock
the case of architectural outline and cast with Egyptian figures and motifs against a stipple ground, flanked by a standing figure and on tapering plinth with winged lion head monopodia feet, the silvered Roman dial with engraved centre and steel moon hands, the twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell, stamped on the backplate for VILLEMSENS A PARIS -- 12½in. (32cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 1)
the case of architectural outline and cast with Egyptian figures and motifs against a stipple ground, flanked by a standing figure and on tapering plinth with winged lion head monopodia feet, the silvered Roman dial with engraved centre and steel moon hands, the twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell, stamped on the backplate for VILLEMSENS A PARIS -- 12½in. (32cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 1)