Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 11th April 2018

Lot 130

λ A French green tortoiseshell and boulle marquetry mantel clock in Louis XV style

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £320

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Description

λ A French green tortoiseshell and boulle marquetry mantel clock in Louis XV style, the eight day brass drum movement by Japy Freres striking on a bell and stamped with maker's pastille and '10217', with a gilt brass and enamel dial with Roman numerals, in an arched case, with a basket of flowers finial and paw feet, late 19th century, 31.1cm high.

Provenance: The collection of the late Geoffrey Harley, Pickwick End, Corsham.