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    11 October 2000

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    • A French gilt-spelter and porc
    Lot 68

    A French gilt-spelter and porcelain striking mantel clock, late 19th century

    Price realised

    GBP 446

    Estimate

    GBP 250 - GBP 350

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    A French gilt-spelter and porcelain striking mantel clock, late 19th century
    The case with urn finial and mask mounts to the sides, the dial with Roman chapters on a crimson ground, a scene of a watermill to the centre and of rustic lovers below, a further panel to the base decorated with musical trophies, the twin barrel movement with strike on bell -- 17in. (43.5cm.) high

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