The contents of The Grange, Wendover - 2nd October 2024

Lot 34

A FRENCH ORMOLU AND WHITE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK IN LOUIS XV STYLE

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £378

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Description

A FRENCH ORMOLU AND WHITE MARBLE MANTEL CLOCK IN LOUIS XV STYLE

BY DENIÈRE, PARIS, C.1860

the brass eight day movement striking on a bell, stamped 'BR Deniere a Paris 1305' with a medaille d'or pastille, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals and signed 'Deniere Ft De Bronzes a Paris', the case with a pair of cavorting cherubs, a bird, laurel leaves and flowers

38.3cm high, 48cm wide

Provenance

The contents of The Grange, Wendover.

Catalogue Note

Established in 1804, the firm of Denière produced bronzes of the highest quality throughout the 19th century for such distinguished clients as the Prince d'Orange, the Duc d'Orléans, the Grand Duc Alexandre and the Viceroy of Egypt.