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AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU URN-FORM MANTEL CLOCK WITH PUTTI MOUNTS the neoclassical case modelled as a lidded urn flanked by seated winged putti with laurel and foliate mounts on a socle and oval plinth applied with putti and wreaths, raised on toupie feet; enclosing a white enamel Roman dial with pierced hands; fronting a twin-train eight day movement with silk suspension striking on a bell. (40cm high)