THE BEAUTY OF THE WORLD

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Skeleton clock with arches and a single dial, in chased and gilt bronze, enamelled with blue stars and green marble, signed Baullier in Paris. The annular dial showing the hours and minutes in Arabic and Roman numerals, flanked by griffins, is adorned with a plume. The base is decorated in bas-relief with lovers playing in the clouds. Early 19th century H. 46 W. 26 D. 12 cm Movement incomplete and damaged Bibliography : Kjellberg, Encyclopédie de la pendule française, Paris, L'Amateur, P. 319 fig D.