Lot 511
511
A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED BRASS-INLAID HORN AND TORTOISESHELL 'BOULLE' MARQUETRY QUARTER-STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK
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A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED BRASS-INLAID HORN AND TORTOISESHELL 'BOULLE' MARQUETRY QUARTER-STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK

GILLE L'AINE, PARIS, MID-18TH CENTURY

Details
A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED BRASS-INLAID HORN AND TORTOISESHELL 'BOULLE' MARQUETRY QUARTER-STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK
GILLE L'AINE, PARIS, MID-18TH CENTURY
The waisted case and bracket stamped 'ANT. FOVLLET', the enamel dial signed 'GILLE L'AINÉ / A PARIS', the triple barrel movement with later anchor escapement, countwheel and quarter wheel to the back plate, hour and quarter-striking on three bells, formerly with pull repeat
The clock: 47 ¼ in. (120 cm.) high; 24 in. (61 cm.) wide; 10 ¼ in. (26 cm.) deep;
The bracket: 21 in. (53.5 cm.) high; 68 ¼ in. (173.5 cm.) high, overall

Provenance
The late Giles Foster; sold Christie's, London, 20 February 2008, lot 53.
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. Specified lots (sold and unsold) marked with a filled square not collected from Christie’s by 5.00 pm on the day of the sale will, at our option, be removed to Cadogan Tate. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. Our removal and storage of the lot is subject to the terms and conditions of storage which can be found at Christies.com/storage. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Cadogan Tate Ltd. All collections will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s it will be available for collection on any working day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Lots are not available for collection at weekends.

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Lot Essay

The movement probably Pierre Francois Gille, called Gille l'Aîné (1690-1765) maître 1746.
The case by Antoine Foullet, maitre 17 February 1749.

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