A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED WHITE AND GREY MARBLE STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED WHITE AND GREY MARBLE STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK

DELIAU, PARIS, LATE 18TH CENTURY

Closed4 February 2015

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GBP 1,250

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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED WHITE AND GREY MARBLE STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
DELIAU, PARIS, LATE 18TH CENTURY
The drum case surmounted by a putto and a classical female figure, with cast plaque to base depicting cherubs flanked by paterae, with label 'ACCORSI PIETRO-ANTICHITA/VIA PO. 55/ TORINO', the white enamel dial with Arabic hours and quarters, with pierced gilt brass hands, and signed 'Déliau', the twin barrel movement with later Brocot escapement and count wheel strike to bell; with pendulum
14 ¼ in. (36 cm.) high; 11 ¾ in. (30 cm.) wide; 5 ¼ in. (13.3 cm.) deep

With Pietro Accorsi, Turin.