French Slate Mantel Clock with Palladian Top
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An antique French slate cased mantel clock with Palladian top, eight day time and strike movement with open escapement, 19th century, 30 cm high
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- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
- Palladian - Andrea Palladio (1505-80), was an Italian architect and his building designs included use of pediments, cornices, lion masks, paws, acanthus leaves and swags. Palladio did not design any furniture, but his architectural elements have been carried through to furniture by other designers, the most notable of whom was Englishman, William Kent working in the first half of the 18th century.
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clocks, material or decoration
- marble or slate 425
- slate 344