Empire-style alabaster Borne clock surmounted by an eagle and decorated with gar…

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Empire-style alabaster Borne clock surmounted by an eagle and decorated with garlands of flowers. The guilloché and gilded dial shows the hours in Roman numerals. The base is decorated with palmettes, pine cones and ribbons and stands on three ball feet. 19th century. Height: 42.5 cm; Width: 20 cm; Depth: 11.5 cm. Damage and missing parts, one foot detached.

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19th CENTURY Alabaster and ormolu mantel set including a clock and two candlesticks. The clock is surmounted by a cherub and a music trophy, the dial enamelled with Arabic numerals for the hours and a floral frieze. The candlesticks are decorated with a floral garland. Clock size: 20 x 19 x 9 cm. H. candlestick: 15 cm. Pitted metal, shocks to the alabaster, we do not guarantee working order, key missing, servicing required.

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