A Louis XV Vernis Martin and gilt metal mounted clock and original wall bracket Viger, Paris, No.870
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A Louis XV Vernis Martin and gilt metal mounted clock and original wall bracket
Viger, Paris, No.870
the cartouche case surmounted by an openwork finial and dove over the floral painted case in colours on a rich brown ground, within applied gilt metal foliate borders and raised on foliate feet, the bracket of conforming design, painted with a gallant and companion within floral borders, the signed 8.5 inch Roman and Arabic enamel dial with fine gilt pierced foliate scroll hands, the signed and numbered twin train drum movement with tictac escapement, flattened lower edge to both plates and numbered outside countwheel strike on a bell, Clock 66cm (26in) bracket 35.5cm (14in) high
Estimate:
£1,500 - 2,000
€1,800 - 2,400
US$ 2,300 - 3,000

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  • Viger is recorded as working in Paris from circa 1770 until circa 1795.

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