A French ormolu and burr walnut veneered mantel clock, early 19th century

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A French ormolu and burr walnut veneered mantel clock, early 19th century
The lyre-shaped case with rams' head finials to the uprights flanking a radiant bearded mask above a floral swag and circular Roman engine milled dial with black painted numerals, signed to the centre GUYERDET á PARIS, within a foliate cast bezel, the case further applied with a relief swan mount within palmette and flowerhead cast tendrils, on a stepped rectangular plinth with stiff-leaf cast gallery above bracket feet, the twin train movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on a bell, with pendulum
23in. (58.5cm) high

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