A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS INLAID TORTOISESHELL'BOULLE’ EBONY CLOCK
Prospective purchasers are advised that several co… Read more PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE BELGIAN COLLECTION (LOTS 217-226)
A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS INLAID TORTOISESHELL'BOULLE’ EBONY CLOCK

OF LOUIS XIV STYLE, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT-BRASS INLAID TORTOISESHELL'BOULLE’ EBONY CLOCK
OF LOUIS XIV STYLE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Surmounted by a putto carrying a sickle above a shaped case inlaid overall in première partie with trellis and scrolling arabesques above a figure emblematic of Father Time, with twin barrel movement, Brocot escapement, count wheel to bell, stamped 'MEDAILLE DE BRONZE/S Marti et Cie', pendulum, later key
35 in. (89 cm.) high; 22 ¼ in. (56.5 cm.) wide; 8 ½ in. (21.5 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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