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French Bronze Ormolu Figural Clock 

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French Bronze Ormolu Figural Clock 

French, ca 1830, an unsigned bronze figural clock, marked on dial Thomas/Paris, with classical Grecian motif, the movement with silk thread suspension and outdie count wheel, and with eight-day time and strike movement; ht. 21 in. 

There was a piece that originally was resting on the woman's knee and held by her right hand. Missing one flame cap from side braziers. Has keys, pendulum and correct hands. In-painted chips around winding holes. Metal panel added to rear door center. Would have been glass or open if the clock was originally covered by glass dome. Some wear to gilding. We do not guarantee working order of clocks.

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