a french gilt-brass striking carriage clock

HENRI &CO., PARIS. CIRCA 1840

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a french gilt-brass striking carriage clock
henri &co., paris. circa 1840
The foliate cast one-piece cariatides case mounted with renaissance figures within niches to each angle, the handle modelled as adorsed amorini, with foliate scroll engraved mask to the white enamel Roman dial, signed HENRY ET CO. PARIS, blued trefoil hands, Bolviller type platform lever escapement, countwheel strike on bell to the backplate stamped with repeat signature, re-gilt
6¼in. (16cm.) high

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