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Lot 25

A fine third quarter of the 18th century French ormolu mantel clock
D.F. Dubois, Paris

Amended
11 July 2018, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold 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

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.

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Please note that the movement is associated.

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