An early 18th century boulle table clock
Gribelin, Paris
The cartouche case with red tortoiseshell and brass premier partie boullework, surmounted by a shaped caddy with urn and flambe finials, over the arched door flanked by foliate and floral mask mounts, with further applied mounts to the concave base, centered on a well modelled cherub mask over toupie feet, the 8.25in Roman and Arabic twelve piece dial with foliate centre, signed to the side mounts, the twin train movement with tapered pillars, outside countwheel strike on a bell and later Brocot escapement and suspension, signed 'Gribelin A'Paris' to the backplate. 65cm (25.5in)
The cartouche case with red tortoiseshell and brass premier partie boullework, surmounted by a shaped caddy with urn and flambe finials, over the arched door flanked by foliate and floral mask mounts, with further applied mounts to the concave base, centered on a well modelled cherub mask over toupie feet, the 8.25in Roman and Arabic twelve piece dial with foliate centre, signed to the side mounts, the twin train movement with tapered pillars, outside countwheel strike on a bell and later Brocot escapement and suspension, signed 'Gribelin A'Paris' to the backplate. 65cm (25.5in)
Sold for
£3,500
inc. premium
Category: Clocks and Watches / Clocks
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