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A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock

Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock, comprising a central drum-shaped clock with a sunburst pendulum, surmounted by the gilded figure of Athena wearing armour with a plumed helmet and Gorgon’s head shield, suspended between two obelisks set within posts and chains and applied with military panoplies, raised on eight spinning top feet. French, circa 1790.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Marble, Ormolo
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	Circa 1790
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XVI
Incollect Reference #:	696640

Dimensions

W.	12 in;	H.	17.5 in;	D.	4.75 in;
W.	30.48 cm;	H.	44.45 cm;	D.	12.07 cm;

Message from Seller:

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