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An impressive mid 18th century French ormolu-mounted tortoiseshell bracket clock with original wall bracket
Andre Rousseau, A Paris

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12 December 2012, 14:00 GMT

London, New Bond Street

Sold for £5,000 inc. premium

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An impressive mid 18th century French ormolu-mounted tortoiseshell bracket clock with original wall bracket

Andre Rousseau, A Paris
Surmounted by Juno and the eagle on a caddy top applied with dogs head mounts, the tapering sides further mounted with scrolls and female heads supported on scroll feet, the shaped glazed door set with a scene of two cherubs observing the passage of sand in a glass, the ten inch dial applied with blue and white enamel Roman numerals around a signed solid centre, the signed rectangular movement with verge escapement and numbered outside countwheel strike on the bell 1.43m (4ft 8ins) high.

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W	Shipping & handling restrictions apply
	Lot is located in the Bonhams Warehouse and will only be available for collection from this location.
Y	CITES
	Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.

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An impressive mid 18th century French ormolu-mounted tortoiseshell bracket clock with original wall bracket
Andre Rousseau, A Paris