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Louis XVI clock with the effigy of Henri IV, 18th...

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Louis XVI clock with the effigy of Henri IV, 18th century, Gilded and chased bronze case, topped by the figure of Henri IV emerging from the clouds, and decorated with a frieze of oves and darts, lateral acanthus leaves and buttons. The base, with curved corners, is in statuary white marble, embellished with three fleur-de-lys friezes, and resting on four spinning top feet. Period movement, striking hours and half-hours on gong. White enamel dial, hours in Roman numerals, minutes in Arabic numerals, railway track. Chased gilt bronze hands (fleur-de-lys intact). H - 37, W - 18, D - 11.5 cm.