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A French gilt-bronze striking mantel clock, last quarter 19th century
The waisted case with elaborate scroll mounts and surmounted by the figure of a putto reading a musical score, with classical maidens playing instruments to the rocaille cast base below, the dial with individual white enamel Roman chapters (VIII and XII distressed), the twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell -- 26½in. (67cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 3)
The waisted case with elaborate scroll mounts and surmounted by the figure of a putto reading a musical score, with classical maidens playing instruments to the rocaille cast base below, the dial with individual white enamel Roman chapters (VIII and XII distressed), the twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell -- 26½in. (67cm.) high
See Colour Illustration (Plate 3)