J.P. MAILLARDERT, CIRCA 1840

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A Louis Philippe patinated bronze and ormolu striking mantel clock
J.P. Maillardert, circa 1840
With equestrian Turk, the dial with signature reserve to engine-turned centre inscribed J.P. MAILLARDERT, eight day twin barrel movement with silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell
19½ in. (49.5 cm.) high

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Lot Essay

Such clocks with heroic warriors were popularised in the 1820s by the Hellenic war of Independence.
J.P. Maillardert may have been related to Jean David Maillardert (d.1834) celebrated clockmaker of Chaux-de-Fonds.

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