A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED BRASS-INLAID 'BOULLE' MARQUETRY STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK
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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED BRASS-INLAID 'BOULLE' MARQUETRY STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK

OF LOUIS XIV STYLE, LATE 19TH CENTURY

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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED BRASS-INLAID 'BOULLE' MARQUETRY STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK
OF LOUIS XIV STYLE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
The case of typical form, surmounted by a figure of Minerva, with Roman enamel numerals on a brass dial, the twin barrel movement with anchor escapement, Brocot suspension and count wheel strike on a bell, on a conformingly decorated wall bracket
65 in. (164 cm) high;
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. All sold and unsold lots marked with a filled square in the catalogue that are not cleared from Christie’s by 5:00 pm on the day of the sale, and all sold and unsold lots not cleared from Christie’s by 5:00 pm on the fifth Friday following the sale, will be removed to the warehouse of ‘Cadogan Tate’. Please note that there will be no charge to purchasers who collect their lots within two weeks of this sale.

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