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A FRENCH ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK
The asymmetrical cast case with a white enamel Roman and Arabic dial signed 'LEPAUTE AU LUXEMBOURG', with pierced ormolu hands, framed by rockwork, C-scrolls and clouds, surmounted a figure of Diana, the tapering boss decorated with putti among clouds, bearing a spurious C couronné poinçon mark, the single barrel timepiece movement with later anchor escapement, lacking one pillar and repeat work, with repeat signature to the back plate, regilt
20 in. (51 cm.) high; 9½ in. (24 cm.) wide; 5 in. (13 cm.) deep
The asymmetrical cast case with a white enamel Roman and Arabic dial signed 'LEPAUTE AU LUXEMBOURG', with pierced ormolu hands, framed by rockwork, C-scrolls and clouds, surmounted a figure of Diana, the tapering boss decorated with putti among clouds, bearing a spurious C couronné poinçon mark, the single barrel timepiece movement with later anchor escapement, lacking one pillar and repeat work, with repeat signature to the back plate, regilt
20 in. (51 cm.) high; 9½ in. (24 cm.) wide; 5 in. (13 cm.) deep
Provenance
With Jeremy Ltd., London, 1970, acquired by
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. K-6).
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. K-6).
Special notice
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Sale room notice
Please note that this lot is 19th Century.