Sale 5643
London, South Kensington
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14 April 2005
Price realised
GBP 540
Estimate
A Louis XVI white marble and ormolu striking mantel clock, circa 1780 The white enamel Roman and Arabic dial signed in red Breant Paris, ormolu hands, the eight day twin barrel movement with tic-tac escapement with silk suspension, countwheel strike on bell -- 15¾ in. (40 cm.) high
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