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BY LARESCHE BESANCON, MID 18TH CENTURY
Details
A Louis XV ormolu-mounted, brass-inlaid, tortoiseshell and boulle maquetry striking bracket clock, on wall bracket
By Laresche Besancon, mid 18th century
The case with marquetry panel to rear door and interior floor, the cast gilt-brass dial with matted centre and white enamelled chapters, the twin-barrel movement with verge escapement, countwheel strike on bell, the backplate signed Laresche Besancon and struck with K and a crowned R; pendulum, winding key and doorkey
125 cm. high overall
By Laresche Besancon, mid 18th century
The case with marquetry panel to rear door and interior floor, the cast gilt-brass dial with matted centre and white enamelled chapters, the twin-barrel movement with verge escapement, countwheel strike on bell, the backplate signed Laresche Besancon and struck with K and a crowned R; pendulum, winding key and doorkey
125 cm. high overall
Special notice
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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