A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND BRASS BOULLE MARQUETRY STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK
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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND BRASS BOULLE MARQUETRY STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK

CHARLES FRODSHAM & CO, PARIS. CIRCA 1890

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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND BRASS BOULLE MARQUETRY STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK
CHARLES FRODSHAM & CO, PARIS. CIRCA 1890
The case of typical form, the top surmounted by the figure of Cupid, overall inlaid with engraved foliate marquetry, enamel chapters, eagle doormount, dragon-shaped scrolled feet, square four pillar eight-day twin barrel movement, anchor escapement, spring suspension, strike on bell, stamped to the backplate Frodsham, Paris; pendulum, crank key and winding key
78 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. Christie’s charges a premium to the buyer on the Hammer Price of each lot sold at the following rates: 29.75% of the Hammer Price of each lot up to and including €20,000, plus 23.8% of the Hammer Price between €20,001 and €800.000, plus 14.28% of any amount in excess of €800.000. Buyer’s premium is calculated on the basis of each lot individually.

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