Lot Essay
An almost identical clock, with a patinated bronze base, was sold at Delorme, Drouot, Paris, 15 June 2005, lot 256.
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AN EMPIRE ORMOLU 'LETTRE D'AMOUR' STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
DOLL JEUNE, PARIS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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AN EMPIRE ORMOLU 'LETTRE D'AMOUR' STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
DOLL JEUNE, PARIS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The enamel dial signed 'Doll Jne/ Viell Rue du Temple no 35.', the twin barrel movement with silk suspension and count wheel strike on bell
19 ½ in. (49.5 cm.) high; 16 in. (40.5 cm.) wide; 6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) deep
DOLL JEUNE, PARIS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The enamel dial signed 'Doll Jne/ Viell Rue du Temple no 35.', the twin barrel movement with silk suspension and count wheel strike on bell
19 ½ in. (49.5 cm.) high; 16 in. (40.5 cm.) wide; 6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) deep
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