LePine Gilt Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock, Paris, c. 1880, the gilt case with seated figure surmounting the 4 1/2-in. porcelain dial with Roman numerals and inscribed Lepine, Paris flanked by fanciful swan fountains, patinated foliage and central peacock with full plumage, the base pedestal with applied serpents and four turned feet, eight-day brass time and bell strike movement with pendulum, ht. 18 1/4 in.
Condition report
Condition: No significant losses or condition issues, gilding is untouched, movement cleaned, period pendulum and bell, lacking a bell nut.
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