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NARCISSUS CLOCK 

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In chiselled and gilded bronze, the oval-shaped case is adorned with vestal virgins pouring water and flanked by fountain heads. The spindle-shaped base is decorated with water deities on sea horses. The white enamelled dial displays the hours in Roman numerals and the quarter-hours in Arabic numerals. The base has claw feet. Suspended by a wire.
Early 19th century.
Height: 40 cm - Width: 43 cm - Depth: 18 cm
On a rectangular green marble base.
(A few minor imperfections, chips and cracks in the enamel).