Lot Essay
Bruel is recorded in the late 18th century by Tardy (H. Lengellé dit Tardy, Dictionnaire des horlogers français, Paris, 1971).
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LATE 18TH CENTURY
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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU AND WHITE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK
LATE 18TH CENTURY
The circular white enamel Roman dial signed Bruel a Paris with red painted concentric calendar ring, the movement with circular brass plates, twin spring barrels, the escapement with silk suspended pendulum, countwheel strike on a bell, surmounted by a classically draped maiden and a winged cherub, flanked by a rockwork and a quiver, the rounded rectangular panelled base worked with rosettes, on turned feet
19 in. (49½ cm.) high; 6 in. (15 cm.) deep; 15 in. (38 cm.) deep
LATE 18TH CENTURY
The circular white enamel Roman dial signed Bruel a Paris with red painted concentric calendar ring, the movement with circular brass plates, twin spring barrels, the escapement with silk suspended pendulum, countwheel strike on a bell, surmounted by a classically draped maiden and a winged cherub, flanked by a rockwork and a quiver, the rounded rectangular panelled base worked with rosettes, on turned feet
19 in. (49½ cm.) high; 6 in. (15 cm.) deep; 15 in. (38 cm.) deep
Provenance
Acquired from Calhurel, Paris, 9 February 1935.
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