Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 5th October 2016
Lot 191
λ A French brass and tortoiseshell boulle marquetry mantel clock
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £2200
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Description
λ A French brass and tortoiseshell boulle marquetry mantel clock, with an associated English eight day, three train musical movement, striking on nine bells and a gong with a 9.5cm pinned cylinder, the engraved backplate signed 'J. Elliott, LONDON', the gilt brass and white enamel dial with Roman numerals, with 'strike / silent', the gilt brass and ebonised case, with a rising top and with figural mounts including: a chariot drawn by two horses, on a stand, 82cm high, 61cm wide, 26cm deep.