A Continental engraved brass and porcelain strut clock, second half 19th century The Cole style case with openwork tracery frame and on easel support, the latter numbered 197 , the oval porcelain dial with horseshoe shaped vignette below the chapter ring, with gilt and jewelled border to a scene of two lovers, the Roman chapters above interspersed with red jewels, flying Cupid and amorous trophies painted to the centre, blued steel beetle hands, with shuttered winding holes to the rear door, the Continental nickel-plated watch style movement with cylinder escapement, with punched signature below A. DUMAS and number 197 -- 6¼in. (16cm.) high
A Continental engraved brass and porcelain strut clock, second half 19th century The Cole style case with openwork tracery frame and on easel support, the latter numbered 197 , the oval porcelain dial with horseshoe shaped vignette below the chapter ring, with gilt and jewelled border to a scene of two lovers, the Roman chapters above interspersed with red jewels, flying Cupid and amorous trophies painted to the centre, blued steel beetle hands, with shuttered winding holes to the rear door, the Continental nickel-plated watch style movement with cylinder escapement, with punched signature below A. DUMAS and number 197 -- 6¼in. (16cm.) high
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