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Sleigh Form Ormolu and Onyx Antique Mantel Clock

About the Item

This beautiful and unusual clock is formed as an ormolu sleigh, which is set upon a rectangular block of green onyx which is further set upon an ormolu base with four acanthus leaf form feet and a shell motif cartouche to the centre. The sleigh atop the onyx is cast entirely in ormolu, and features scrolling decorations all over. The clock dial is mounted to the seated section of the sleigh, and features black Arabic numerals on a white face with ormolu hands.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (In the Style Of)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 81701stDibs: LU95639539541
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