Lot Essay
A comparable clock can be found in P. Kjellberg, La Pendule Francaise, Paris 1997, p. 426, illus. B
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THE PROPERTY OF A DUTCH NOBLE FAMILY (LOTS 516, 597 AND 647-651)
A Restauration ormolu striking mantel clock
CIRCA 1820-1830
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A Restauration ormolu striking mantel clock
Circa 1820-1830
The case modelled with two cornucopiae joined by scrolling palmettes, stamped with the initials MT to the reverse, terminating in ram's heads and surmounted by a female bust, on oval base and bun feet, the dial with engine-turned centre, the eight-day twin-barrel movement with anchor escapement, silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell; pendulum, winding key
50.5 cm. high
Circa 1820-1830
The case modelled with two cornucopiae joined by scrolling palmettes, stamped with the initials MT to the reverse, terminating in ram's heads and surmounted by a female bust, on oval base and bun feet, the dial with engine-turned centre, the eight-day twin-barrel movement with anchor escapement, silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell; pendulum, winding key
50.5 cm. high
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