A Louis Philippe ormolu miniature portico mantel timepiece, second quarter 19th century
With rosette mounts to the entablature, the four columns cast with spiralling bands of griffins, anthemions and lyres, on stepped base with part reeded bun feet, the dial with Roman chapter ring and engine-turned centre, steel moon hands, the single barrel movement with later suspension -- 12in. (33cm.) high
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