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A gilt-brass striking mantel clock
the case with imbricated domed top surmounted by an urn finial, scroll mounts to the angles and cartouche to the front, on screaming mask scroll feet, the foliate cast dial with individual white enamel Roman cartouche chapters, the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell, stamped for JAPY FRERES on the backplate, French, late 19th century -- 18¾in. (48cm.) high
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the case with imbricated domed top surmounted by an urn finial, scroll mounts to the angles and cartouche to the front, on screaming mask scroll feet, the foliate cast dial with individual white enamel Roman cartouche chapters, the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell, stamped for JAPY FRERES on the backplate, French, late 19th century -- 18¾in. (48cm.) high
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