A Fine Quality Louis XVI Cut Brass And Tortoiseshell Inlaid Pedestal Clock*

Lot #165 - A Fine Quality Louis XVI Cut Brass And Tortoiseshell Inlaid Pedestal Clock*

Auction House:

Leonard Joel
Sale Name:

Classic Furniture, Objects and Design Auction
Sale Date:

20 Nov 2011 ~ 12noon
Lot #:

165
Lot Description:

A Fine Quality Louis XVI Cut Brass And Tortoiseshell Inlaid Pedestal Clock*
Mid 18th Century. The movement signed D. Bourdin, a Bordeaux The movement converted from verge to anchor escapement, with an eight day count wheel strike on one bell, the brass dial with enamelled Roman numerals, within a foliate cut brass inlaid and tortoiseshell veneered case, glazed to either side and applied with gilt bronze mounts, surmounted by a gilt bronze figure of an angel holding a trumpet and frond, raised on an ebonised pedestal, inlaid contra partie in pewter, brass and tortoiseshell, the whole with finely cast gilt bronze mounts, the clock 88.5cm total height; the pedestal 135cm high.
Notes:

Note: for buyers intending to export this lot outside of Australia, CITES regulations apply. Contact department for details.
Estimate:

A$10,000 - 15,000
Realised Price:

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Category:

Clocks & Watches

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