Antique Clock in Bronze from Vittoz, Paris, 19th Century

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Table clock in bronze and white marble. On an octagonal base in white marble rests a fragment of a column … Read more Table clock in bronze and white marble. On an octagonal base in white marble rests a fragment of a column decorated with grape vines that frame an enameled metal dial with Roman numeral hours and Arabic numeral minutes. In the center of the dial is the manufacturer's trademark. The clock is surmounted by an allegorical scene. Mechanism marked Nicolas Cailly. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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