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Lot 189

A FRENCH ORMOLU, PATINATED BRONZE AND WHITE MARBLE STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK

CIRCA 1890

Closed14 May 2009

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GBP 5,000

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A FRENCH ORMOLU, PATINATED BRONZE AND WHITE MARBLE STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
CIRCA 1890
Modelled with three putti unveiling a globe decorated with a zodiacal band, on an oval white marble base on toupie feet, with incised and painted chapters, pierced gilt-metal hands, the eight day movement with strike on bell, lacking rear cover
26¾ in. (68 cm.) high, 16¾ in. (42.5 cm.) wide, 12 in. (30 cm.) deep