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A LOUIS XV ORMOLU AND WALNUT BRACKET CLOCK
THE CASE ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH DE SAINT-GERMAIN, AFTER A MODEL BY CHARLES CRESSENT, WITH THE MOVEMENT BY JEAN MOISY, CIRCA 1750
The circular glazed enamel dial with both Roman and Arabic numerals, inscribed MOISY A PARIS, the movement with pillars pierced through the backplate with outside counterwheel and silk suspension, inscribed 'Moisy Paris 12-505’, the waisted walnut case with veneered sides, mounted with cherub cresting holding a scythe amidst clouds, decorated with flowerheads and rockwork, on scrolled feet, regilt
34 in. (86.3 cm.) high; 15 ³/₄ in. (40 cm.) wide; 5 ⁷/₈ in. (15 cm.) deep