AN EMPIRE ORMOLU FIGURAL STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
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AN EMPIRE ORMOLU FIGURAL STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK

CIRCA 1800-1810

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AN EMPIRE ORMOLU FIGURAL STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
CIRCA 1800-1810
The case surmounted by Venus and Cupid holding a mirror, in between the figures a hinged casket enclosing three jars, the front with cast relief panels depicting griffins and dancing putti, on claw and ball feet, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals inscribed Faizan à Paris with pierced gilt hands, the eight day twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell; pendulum
48 cm. high
Special notice
Christie's charge a premium to the buyer on the final bid price of each lot sold at the following rates: 23.8% of the final bid price of each lot sold up to and including €150,000 and 14.28% of any amount in excess of €150,000. Buyers' premium is calculated on the basis of each lot individually.

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