A LOUIS XV-STYLE ORMOLU STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
A LOUIS XV-STYLE ORMOLU STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK

SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY, THE MOVEMENT ASSOCIATED

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A LOUIS XV-STYLE ORMOLU STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY, THE MOVEMENT ASSOCIATED
CASE: of cartouche form with foliate scrollwork, shells and pierced trellis, a trophy emblematic of the Sciences beneath the dial, the case surmounted by a figure of Cupid
DIAL: white enamel dial with Roman numerals and arabic five-minute marks, pierced and chased gilt-brass hands
MOVEMENT: twin barrel movement, recoil anchor escapement, Brocot suspension, count wheel strike to bell, stamped with trademark of Marti
16 in. (40.5 cm.) high; 9½ in. (23.5 cm.) wide; 5½ in. (14 cm.) deep
Provenance
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hayes Burns, sister of J.P.Morgan, North Mymms Park, Hertfordshire, and thence by descent to
Major General Sir George Burns, KCVO, CB, DSO, OBE, MC, North Mymms Park, Hertfordshire; sold Christie's house sale, 24-26 September 1979, lot 50.

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