A CHARLES X ORMOLU-MOUNTED VERDE ANTICO MARBLE SKELETON PORTICO MANTEL CLOCK, the glass dial signed BOURRET A PARIS, with annular calendar ring exposing the visible cadrature of the fully skeletonised movement with visible barrel springs, outside countwheel strike on bell on similarly pierced-out backplate with pin-wheel escapement (lacking pendulum), in drum case framed by playful putti on cloud-scrolls, the colonnaded base mounted with flower swags, the verde antico marble plinth panelled with a plaque of merrymaking putti on Portor marble base with toupie feet, lacking two feet, the plinth now lacking central finial
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A CHARLES X ORMOLU-MOUNTED VERDE ANTICO MARBLE SKELETON PORTICO MANTEL CLOCK, the glass dial signed BOURRET A PARIS, with annular calendar ring exposing the visible cadrature of the fully skeletonised movement with visible barrel springs, outside countwheel strike on bell on similarly pierced-out backplate with pin-wheel escapement (lacking pendulum), in drum case framed by playful putti on cloud-scrolls, the colonnaded base mounted with flower swags, the verde antico marble plinth panelled with a plaque of merrymaking putti on Portor marble base with toupie feet, lacking two feet, the plinth now lacking central finial
21½in. (54.5cm.) high; 13in. (33cm.) wide
Lot Essay
Bourret was active in Paris in the late 18th century. He was well known for his patriotism.