A fine French Empire small ormolu vase timepiece Unsigned, early 19th century The circular single train movement with anchor escapement regulated by small lenticular bob pendulum with silk suspension, the circular silvered Roman numeral dial with engine-turned centre and steel moon hands within repeating lappet leaf bezel, the pedestal vase-shaped case of oval section incorporating naturalistic leafy stems applied with polychrome porcelain flower heads issuing from a dished patinated bronze top panel over flared lappet leaf cast rim, the sides with foliate trails and the lower section of the body applied with alternating laurel and honeysuckle designs, on lappet leaf and acanthus cast convex foot applied to plinth base fronted with cornucopia and fruiting vine decorated panel over leaf cast moulded skirt with toupe feet, 37cm (14.5ins) high. Condition report disclaimer
A fine French Empire small ormolu vase timepiece Unsigned, early 19th century The circular single train movement with anchor escapement regulated by small lenticular bob pendulum with silk suspension, the circular silvered Roman numeral dial with engine-turned centre and steel moon hands within repeating lappet leaf bezel, the pedestal vase-shaped case of oval section incorporating naturalistic leafy stems applied with polychrome porcelain flower heads issuing from a dished patinated bronze top panel over flared lappet leaf cast rim, the sides with foliate trails and the lower section of the body applied with alternating laurel and honeysuckle designs, on lappet leaf and acanthus cast convex foot applied to plinth base fronted with cornucopia and fruiting vine decorated panel over leaf cast moulded skirt with toupe feet, 37cm (14.5ins) high. Condition report disclaimer
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