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CLOCK WITH RINGING AT THE HOURS AND A HALF Late 18th century In white marble, ornamentation of chased, patinated and gilded bronze, white enamel dial, Arabic numerals, gilded and openworked brass hands, gilded and chased bezel; round movement with two gear bodies, toothed barrels, polished steel anchor escapement, single balance wheel, silk thread suspension, count wheel outside ; hexagonal base (lacking the balustrade) bearing a cube concealing the movement decorated with two goat heads with the figures of Camma and Syronix on either side, Syronix holding the chalice of poisoned mead he has just received from Camma next to the sacred flame (detached) in the center of the altar H. 23.5 cm (9 ¼ in.) l. 36 cm (14 ¼ in.) D.: 13.5 cm (5 ¼ in.) A gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock, late 18th century
paris, France
