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A Louis Philippe ormolu striking mantel clock
the drum-shaped case surmounted by leaf and flower mounts and with a snake poised to strike an eagle, supported by two cherubs on a bowed breakfront base with shell apron and mask headed scroll supports with swag suspended between, on bowed base with shell feet, the dial with individual white enamel Roman chapters (restorations), hands lacking, the twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell (lacking) -- 13¾in. (35cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 3)
the drum-shaped case surmounted by leaf and flower mounts and with a snake poised to strike an eagle, supported by two cherubs on a bowed breakfront base with shell apron and mask headed scroll supports with swag suspended between, on bowed base with shell feet, the dial with individual white enamel Roman chapters (restorations), hands lacking, the twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell (lacking) -- 13¾in. (35cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 3)