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Susse Frères is recorded as having worked in Paris starting in 1837 through the present-day. Their work, usually in traditional styles, is distinguished by the quality of their bronzes.
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A LOUIS XIV STYLE ORMOLU-MOUNTED BOULLE TORTOISESHELL AND EBONY PENDULE RELIGIEUSE
LATE 19TH CENTURY, SIGNED SUSSE FRÈRES À PARIS
The circular dial with roman chapters above an enamel plaque signed 'SUSSE FRÈRES À PARIS' flanked by caryatids behind an arched glazed door within a frame of premier partie brass and pewter marquetry of scrolling foliage flanked by disengaged colonnettes beneath a pierced balustrade supporting a cushion form top surmounted by classical urns en flambeau, on a stepped plinth raised on foliate cast feet--22in. (56cm.) high, 15in. (38cm.) wide, 7in. (18cm.) deep
LATE 19TH CENTURY, SIGNED SUSSE FRÈRES À PARIS
The circular dial with roman chapters above an enamel plaque signed 'SUSSE FRÈRES À PARIS' flanked by caryatids behind an arched glazed door within a frame of premier partie brass and pewter marquetry of scrolling foliage flanked by disengaged colonnettes beneath a pierced balustrade supporting a cushion form top surmounted by classical urns en flambeau, on a stepped plinth raised on foliate cast feet--22in. (56cm.) high, 15in. (38cm.) wide, 7in. (18cm.) deep