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Rare basket clock in lacquered sheet metal and gilt bronze, applied with staples decorated with acanthus and foliage.
Decorated with a bouquet of porcelain flowers.
Empire period circa 1810.
The white enamelled dial with Roman numerals for the hours, located in Paris is surrounded by a frieze of water leaves. The set rests on an oval base finished by small flattened feet.
Movement complete with silk thread suspension.
In perfect working condition, serviced by a specialized watchmaker.
Sounds the hours and half-hours.
Stamp, pendulum and key provided.
Total height: 50 cm.
A similar clock is kept in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam under the number BK-1977-109, in its gilded version, without its flowered trim.
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