Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - Day One - 5th July 2023

Lot 352

λ A FRENCH GREEN TORTOISESHELL AND BOULLE MARQUETRY MANTEL CLOCK IN LOUIS XV STYLE

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £200

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Description

λ A FRENCH GREEN TORTOISESHELL AND BOULLE MARQUETRY MANTEL CLOCK IN LOUIS XV STYLE

BY J. HOWELL & CO, PARIS, LATE 19TH CENTURY

the brass eight day movement stamped 'J Howell & Co Paris' and '10563', striking on a gong, with a gilt brass and enamel dial with blue Roman numerals, in scrolling case, with a 'tempus fugit' finial and scrolling feet

45cm high