A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS-INLAID TORTOISESHELL AND EBONY 'BOULLE' MARQUETRY MANTEL CLOCK
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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS-INLAID TORTOISESHELL AND EBONY 'BOULLE' MARQUETRY MANTEL CLOCK

OF REGENCE STYLE, BY DENIÈRE, PARIS, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS-INLAID TORTOISESHELL AND EBONY 'BOULLE' MARQUETRY MANTEL CLOCK
OF REGENCE STYLE, BY DENIÈRE, PARIS, LATE 19TH CENTURY
CASE: the arched case surmounted by an urn, above a glazed panel centred by a mask enclosing an interior decorated with parquetry, strapwork and foliate scrolls in première partie, cornered by female terms above a shaped base on foliate-cast feet DIAL: relief-cast applied with individual white enamel Roman chapters, with blue-steel hands MOVEMENT: the twin barrel movement with Brocot escapement, rack striking to bell, stamped 'JX DENIERE A PARIS 2573' and 'JUVENAUX', with sunburst mask pendulum, winding key
35 in. (89 cm.) high; 17 in. (43 cm.) wide; 8½ in. (22 cm.) deep
Special notice
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.

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