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A Napoleon III bronze, ormolu and white marble large striking mantel clock, circa 1870
Modelled with recumbent lady reading, the white enamel Roman dial signed DESFONTAINES FAB.T/Rue St. Honoré 422, blued steel quatreform hands, the eight day twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell, with repeat stamp to back plate -- 21¾in. (55cm.) wide
Modelled with recumbent lady reading, the white enamel Roman dial signed DESFONTAINES FAB.T/Rue St. Honoré 422, blued steel quatreform hands, the eight day twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell, with repeat stamp to back plate -- 21¾in. (55cm.) wide
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