A French Empire ormolu mantel clock 'Ars Amatoria', circa 1800
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The 14-cm enamel dial has Roman numerals. The finely pierced and engraved hands are made of gilt brass. The hinged bezel is adourned with a finely chiseled acanthus moulding.
The French movement with glat bottomed plates has a duration of eight days. It is regulated by anchor escapement in combination with a silk suspended pendulum. The clock has half hour striking on a bell by means of a count wheel.
The movement is fitted in a moulded annular case with concave sides made of gilt bronz. The rim is adourned with a pearl rim moulding. The case is surmounted by a suspension hoop.
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