Lot 2
 

PLEASE NOTE THIS CLOCK IS 18TH CENTURY NOT 19TH CENTURY A LARGE MID 18TH CENTURY FRENCH 'BOULLE' STYLE TORTOISESHELL, CUT BRASS AND GILT BRONZE MOUNTED BRACKET / TABLE CLOCK the straight sided case surmounted by a scrolling top surmounted by a female mask, the canted front angles with goddess term mounts and the door with bevelled glass, the shaped base with further ornate mounts over foliate cast feet, the front and sides with cut brass decoration in the Renaissance style depicting figures, lambrequin and strapwork, the 9" gilt brass dial with enamelled Roman numerals and engraved outer minute track, the twin train movement with outside countwheel striking the hours and half hour on a bell, with pendulum and substantial winder, 70cm high The clock is winding, ticking and striking when the hands are turned but not fully tested or guaranteed. This lot is subject to CITES
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000

 

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