A LOUIS XV GILT-METAL MOUNTED GREEN TORTOISESHELL STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK ON WALL BRACKET
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A LOUIS XV GILT-METAL MOUNTED GREEN TORTOISESHELL STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK ON WALL BRACKET

ALLEMAND, PARIS, MID-18TH CENTURY AND LATER

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A LOUIS XV GILT-METAL MOUNTED GREEN TORTOISESHELL STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK ON WALL BRACKET
ALLEMAND, PARIS, MID-18TH CENTURY AND LATER
CASE: of typical form, with foliate cresting and mounts, glazed side panels, on dragon feet, the front door with mount of a huntsman with stag, on a tapering wall bracket DIAL: foliate cast, with enamel chapters and centre, this signed 'ALLEMAND/A PARIS', blued steel hands MOVEMENT: 19th Century, with rectangular plates joined by five pillars, twin barrels with silk suspension for anchor escapement, outside countwheel strike on bell above; pendulum, key
The clock - 39½ in. (99.5cm.) high; 21 in. (54 cm.) wide; 8½ in. (22 cm.) deep; the bracket - 16 in. (41 cm.) high
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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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Lot Essay

Jacques Allemand is recorded as a maître in 1748; at rue Boulangers in 1748 and rue Hurepoix 1753-64.

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