A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED BOULLE TORTOISESHELL STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK
SAINT MARTIN, PARIS. SECOND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
CASE: waisted, the finial modelled as a woman, probably Amphitrite, glazed side panels, foliate mounts, front door with relief figure of Amphitrite with dolphin-cast shield and cherubs DIAL: ormolu and twenty-five piece enamel dial (some replaced chapters) signed 'ST MARTIN/A PARIS', gilded hands (possibly replaced) MOVEMENT: five vase-shaped pillars, twin barrels, now with anchor escapement, calibrated countwheel strike on bell, repeat signature; later pendulum, winding key
39 in. (99 cm.) high; 16½ in. (42 cm.) wide; 7½ in. (19 cm.) deep
A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED BOULLE TORTOISESHELL STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK
SAINT MARTIN, PARIS. SECOND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
CASE: waisted, the finial modelled as a woman, probably Amphitrite, glazed side panels, foliate mounts, front door with relief figure of Amphitrite with dolphin-cast shield and cherubs DIAL: ormolu and twenty-five piece enamel dial (some replaced chapters) signed 'ST MARTIN/A PARIS', gilded hands (possibly replaced) MOVEMENT: five vase-shaped pillars, twin barrels, now with anchor escapement, calibrated countwheel strike on bell, repeat signature; later pendulum, winding key
39 in. (99 cm.) high; 16½ in. (42 cm.) wide; 7½ in. (19 cm.) deep
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