A Regency gilt bronze figural mantel timepiece depicting the allegory of love
A Regency gilt bronze figural mantel timepiece depicting the allegory of love
the movement signed F Batens, Gerrard Street, London
the canted rectangular case surmounted by a terrestrial globe finial and flanked by a seated classic maiden beside a harp and stack of books, one inscribed 'l'art d'aimer d'Ovide', the oval base on toupie feet, the brass movement with single chain fusee, pendulum and key, 32cm high
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A Regency gilt bronze figural mantel timepiece depicting the allegory of love
the movement signed F Batens, Gerrard Street, London
the canted rectangular case surmounted by a terrestrial globe finial and flanked by a seated classic maiden beside a harp and stack of books, one inscribed 'l'art d'aimer d'Ovide', the oval base on toupie feet, the brass movement with single chain fusee, pendulum and key, 32cm high
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