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A Classical Italian Marble Clock with Bell, and Bronze Ouroboros Bezel, c.1840


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The mountings on this clock are all bronze, with a magnificent bezel depicting the Ouroboros (a classical symbol of a snake eating itself, often associated with eternal regeneration).   The marble is of a solid block and a beautiful piece of stone.  This clock is unusual and quite elegant. 

Height: 15 1/4 in.  Width: 7 3/4 in. Depth: 5 in.
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