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Lot 55

A fine second quarter of the 19th century French flame mahogany, ormolu-mounted mantel clock

12 December 2012, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £1,500 inc. premium

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A fine second quarter of the 19th century French flame mahogany, ormolu-mounted mantel clock

The arched case set to the front with a crisply cast egg-and-dart beaded edge enclosing a running pattern of foliage centred by a flowerhead, all on a stepped base with fine squat bun feet, the 3.25 inch gilt Roman dial with engine turned centre and blued steel Breguet-style hands, the movement with silk suspension and outside countwheel strike on a bell 43cms (1ft 5ins) high.

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Although this clock is unsigned, its quality is exceptional; the figuring of the mahogany is of the highest calibre, and the finish of the ormolu extremely crisp. Furthermore, the engine turning to the dial centre is far more intricate than most examples of this period.

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