
Lot 25
A fine third quarter of the 18th century French ormolu mantel clock D.F. Dubois, Paris
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11 July 2018, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £5,000 inc. premium
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A fine third quarter of the 18th century French ormolu mantel clock
D.F. Dubois, Paris
The large pomegranate finial flanked by a pair of open side handles, on a berry-and-leaf cast socle set between the figures of two seated cherubs on a large plinth and reeded feet, the 5.75 inch circular white enamel dial with black Roman and Arabic numerals framing the red enamel signature with pierced gilt hands, the large circular movement now with Brocot-type suspension 70cms (27.5ins) high
The large pomegranate finial flanked by a pair of open side handles, on a berry-and-leaf cast socle set between the figures of two seated cherubs on a large plinth and reeded feet, the 5.75 inch circular white enamel dial with black Roman and Arabic numerals framing the red enamel signature with pierced gilt hands, the large circular movement now with Brocot-type suspension 70cms (27.5ins) high
Footnotes
Similar examples are illustrated in Kjellberg La Pendule Francaise, 1997, p 216 image A, and Niehüser, French Bronze Clocks (1990), p. 262 n. 1305.
Saleroom notices
Please note that the movement is associated.