An Austrian silver-gilt and enamel clock, maker's mark LP conjoined probably for Ludwig Politzer, Vienna, circa 1870

the almond form base enameled with six panels of reclined classical nudes spaced by stylized foliage on blue ground, the lamp-form body painted with four angels and applied with a mask below spout, matching enameled dial, the movement with later platform escapement, with key

enamel with restoration and inpainting throughout, dial with some areas of enamel rubbed, base with some losses to serrated edge of gilt mount on top where enamel plaques are set, later flame finial and probably gilt bronze, otherwise good condition
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