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CIRCA 1740
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A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL CARTEL CLOCK AND BRACKET**
CIRCA 1740
In première partie Boulle marquetry with foliate scrolls and strapwork, the ormolu and white enamel dial with cartouche-form Roman hour chapters and Arabic minute chapters, within an arched caseframed with foliate c-scrolls and surmoutned by a tapering pedestal issuing a rocaille, foliate and floral spray, the clock raised on scrolled feet on a tapering similarly-mounted bracket
55 in. (140 cm.) high, 22½ in. (57 cm.) wide
CIRCA 1740
In première partie Boulle marquetry with foliate scrolls and strapwork, the ormolu and white enamel dial with cartouche-form Roman hour chapters and Arabic minute chapters, within an arched caseframed with foliate c-scrolls and surmoutned by a tapering pedestal issuing a rocaille, foliate and floral spray, the clock raised on scrolled feet on a tapering similarly-mounted bracket
55 in. (140 cm.) high, 22½ in. (57 cm.) wide
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Further details
This lot will be sold without reserve