AN IMPRESSIVE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT ORMOLU AND WHITE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK OF LARGE SIZE the elaborate scrolled leaf work case with urn surmount and stepped matching breakfront base on circular feet enclosing a two-piece white enamel dial with Roman numerals and Brocot type escapement to the recessed centre fronting a spring driven movement with bell strike. (53cm wide 60cm high )

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