Lot Essay
Joseph Bertrand, established in the rue de la Montagne Siante-Geneviève in 1747.
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THE MOVEMENT BY JOSEPH BERTRAND
Details
A LOUIS XV BRONZE-MOUNTED AND CORNE VERTE BRACKET CLOCK WITH QUARTER REPEAT
The movement by Joseph Bertrand
The white enamel Roman and Arabic dial signed 'JPHE BERTRAND A PARIS', within an arched and waisted case framed by C-scrolls and rockwork, surmounted by a spreading hood with a cherub finial, the glazed door with an eagle at the base, on scrolling dragon feet, the single barrel movement with silk suspended verge escapement and pull wind quarter repeat via two hammers on a bell to the top of the case, with repeat signature to the back plate; formerly with bracket
21 in. (53 cm.) high; 11½ in. (25.5 cm.) wide; 6 in. (15 cm) deep
The movement by Joseph Bertrand
The white enamel Roman and Arabic dial signed 'JPHE BERTRAND A PARIS', within an arched and waisted case framed by C-scrolls and rockwork, surmounted by a spreading hood with a cherub finial, the glazed door with an eagle at the base, on scrolling dragon feet, the single barrel movement with silk suspended verge escapement and pull wind quarter repeat via two hammers on a bell to the top of the case, with repeat signature to the back plate; formerly with bracket
21 in. (53 cm.) high; 11½ in. (25.5 cm.) wide; 6 in. (15 cm) deep
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 12 November 1965, lot 15 (to Dreesmann).
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. K-7).
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. K-7).
Special notice
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.