A LOUIS XV GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND BRASS 'BOULLE' STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK
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A LOUIS XV GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND BRASS 'BOULLE' STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK

MID 18TH CENTURY

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A LOUIS XV GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND BRASS 'BOULLE' STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK
MID 18TH CENTURY
The waisted case decorated with scrolling foliage, with foliate rococo mounts to arch, the finial modelled as a female figure with a bird, on four scroll feet surmounted by female busts, the gilt-brass dial inset with Roman enamel hour plaques and Arabic five minutes, signed to centre DEY A PARIS, blued-steel hands, the twin barrel movement with anchor escapement and count wheel strike to bell, back plate signed DEY A PARIS, with pendulum
34½ in. (88 cm.) high; 17 in. (43 cm.) wide; 8½ in. (22 cm.) deep
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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