monumental in size surmounted by a gilt bronze sculpture “L Allegro” by Jean-Louis Gregorie (Paris 1840-1890) of two female figures and a cherub on a white marble plinth with fluted out swept sides. The porcelain dial with both Roman and Arabic numeric chapters marked “Raingo Freres a Paris” within an ornate rococo bronze surround decorated with acanthus scrolls above and rocaille scroll and cartouche below. The sides with gilt bronze French bearded masks, raised on C-scrolled and acanthine scrolled feet. The eight day movement marked “Raingo Freres a Paris, VA, 3134,” the mounts also stamped “3134” and “L. Gregoire.” 33″H x 19.25″W x 13.50″, Circa – 1870.
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