A French gilt bronze and turtle shell mantel clock
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A French gilt bronze and turtle shell mantel clock

THE CASE PROBABLY BY BARBEDIENNE, CIRCA 1870

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A French gilt bronze and turtle shell mantel clock
The case probably by Barbedienne, circa 1870
In the Chinoiserie style, modelled as a turtle attacking a crab, the dial and twin barrel movement numbered 20955 stamped E.B S Marti-Cie
33¾in. (85.7cm.) high
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges

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