Louis XVI White Marble and Ormolu-mounted Portico Mantel Clock

Description:

Louis XVI White Marble and Ormolu-mounted Portico Mantel Clock, France, late 18th century, a marble urn surmounting the enameled dial with Roman numerals, day-of-the-week and day-of-the-month indications in red, gilt and steel hands, 4 in. dia. eight-day time and strike movement with count-wheel, silk thread suspension and radiant mask pendulum, all supported on marble columns with applied bead-work, leafage and garlands, ht. 27 1/4 in.
Estimate $3,000-4,000

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