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A FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE TURQUOISE GLAZED PORCELAIN MOUNTED ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCKUNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the backplate stamped R over serial number 4580, the 3.5 inch circular convex white enamel dial with vertically aligned Arabic hour numerals and scroll-pierced gilt brass hands set behind a hinged bevel-glazed leaf-cast gilt brass bezel, the case with porcelain flowerhead decorated foliate surmount applied to the cushion-shaped turquoise glazed drum housing the movement, raised on a gilt rococo scroll upright issuing further gilt floral trails applied with porcelain blooms, flanked by a pair of opposing porcelain figures of Dogs of Fo set on a gilt rocaille scroll cast and chased base.33cm (13ins) high, 19cm (11.5ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep.Provenance:The Estate of a deceased Gentleman.
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