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A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED BOULLE TORTOISESHELL STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK
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A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED BOULLE TORTOISESHELL STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK

SAINT MARTIN, PARIS. SECOND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

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A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED BOULLE TORTOISESHELL STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK
SAINT MARTIN, PARIS. SECOND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
CASE: waisted, the finial modelled as a woman, probably Amphitrite, glazed side panels, foliate mounts, front door with relief figure of Amphitrite with dolphin-cast shield and cherubs DIAL: ormolu and twenty-five piece enamel dial (some replaced chapters) signed 'ST MARTIN/A PARIS', gilded hands (possibly replaced) MOVEMENT: five vase-shaped pillars, twin barrels, now with anchor escapement, calibrated countwheel strike on bell, repeat signature; later pendulum, winding key
39 in. (99 cm.) high; 16½ in. (42 cm.) wide; 7½ in. (19 cm.) deep
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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.

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Antoine Saint Martin, recorded rue des Fossés St-Germain 1715 and Place Dauphine 1741-1746. In 1734 he was Juré and in 1739 Garde (the Parisian clockmakers' guild was governed by the Jurande, comprising four members known as Jurés or garde-visiteurs, elected for two years at a time).