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A Charles X ormolu portico clock, circa 1830
With lyre and foliate mount to the stepped top, supported on four columns to the stepped base with bellflower and flowerhead cast gallery, on block feet, the dial with acanthus cast bezel, re-painted Roman numerals to the chapter ring, cast in relief with two cherubs flanking cornucopiae to the centre; the twin train movement with countwheel strike on bell -- 17in. (43cm.) high