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Ormolu lyre shaped mantel clock cast in relief wit

Ormolu lyre shaped mantel clock cast in relief with grapevine and a shell to the base, the silvered dial with black Roman numerals, the movement striking on a bell, 30cm high Images Click on thumbnails to see larger images:

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A Louis XVI-style lyre-shaped ormolu mantel clock

A Louis XVI-style lyre-shaped ormolu mantel clock, convex enamelled dial with paste surround, the lyre frame ornamented with flowers, a quiver and torch, movement striking on a bell, on pink oval marble base, 17in. Images Click on thumbnails to see larger images:

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Mahogany Lyre Wall Clock, Massachusetts, with wo

Mahogany Lyre Wall Clock, Massachusetts, with wooden bezel, painted iron dial with Roman numerals, carved lyre-shaped mid-section with looking glass, lower door with reverse painted glass depicting a town common, lower molded pedestal and eight-day time-only weight-powered movement with pendulum and iron weight, ht. 35 1/2 in. Condition report Condition: lacking a lower acorn on […]

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Lyre Form Wall Chime Clock

An American 20th century 25″ tall wall clock in the form of a classic lyre surmounted by a round white dial. These chime clocks, manufactured by New Haven, featured the Westminster chimes with a chime/silent device on the dial. Images Click on thumbnails to see larger images:

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Bronze dore French Empire shelf clock,

pediment with full figure angel playing lyre, frieze with angels and trophies of music, brass works with Paris marks, enameled face, key wind, 18 in. Scattered losses to dore surface, clock works lacking back and front covers, lacking top of bow, tip of one lyre with 1/2 in. loss. Provenance: Estate of Michael Jones, Charleston, […]

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Lyre Form Mantel Clock by Chelsea

A fine mantel clock with a mahogany case in the form of a classical lyre, with a round dialed Chelsea clock fit within. This clock will strike the hours, not the ships bells. 13 1/4″ high with a 4 1/2″ porcelain dial. Condition report Unless otherwise stated the condition of the mechanisms of these clocks […]

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