Lot 85
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A French gilt-bronze cartel clock
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A French gilt-bronze cartel clock

BY HENRY DASSON, PARIS, CIRCA 1875

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A French gilt-bronze cartel clock
By Henry Dasson, Paris, Circa 1875
Centred by a circular dial with individual white enamel numeral plates, inscribed to the centre Henry Dasson a Paris, within a pierced scrolling frame with foliage, the sides each with pierced quatrefoil music grills
35½ in. (90 cm.) high; 22 in. (56 cm.) wide
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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.

Lot Essay

Henry Dasson (1825-1896) established his business at 106, Rue Vielle-du-Temple, Paris. He was renowned for the exceptional standard of the ormolu mounts that he used which had a high quality of mercurial gilding. He specialised in copies of Louis XIV, XV and XVI furniture, but he also manipulated 18th century designs to his own taste. He exhibited pieces at the Expositions Universelles in 1878 and 1889, when he received a Grand Prix Artistique for his display.

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