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A French gilt spelter and porcelain striking mantel clock, circa 1880
The drum-shaped case with book and wreath cresting, flanked by the figure of a seated classical maiden holding a caduceus, with inset painted porcelain panel to the base on toupie feet, conforming dial with flower painted centre and individual Roman chapters, gilt hands, the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell -- 13½in. (34.5cm.) wide
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The drum-shaped case with book and wreath cresting, flanked by the figure of a seated classical maiden holding a caduceus, with inset painted porcelain panel to the base on toupie feet, conforming dial with flower painted centre and individual Roman chapters, gilt hands, the twin barrel movement with countwheel strike on bell -- 13½in. (34.5cm.) wide
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