An early 18th century French brass inlaid tortoiseshell mantel clock
An early 18th century French brass inlaid tortoiseshell mantel clock
signed Thuret Paris
the caddy top surmounted by an ormolu brazier over four finials and glazed side panels on outswept feet, the 7" circular brass dial with applied enamel blue Roman numerals and blued steel hands, the rectangular movement with verge escapement with silk-suspended pendulum and five tapering pinned pillars, with solid numbered countwheel,(bell lacking) and large flowing signature to the backplate, with pehdulum, winder and case key 58cms high
View it on
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
An early 18th century French brass inlaid tortoiseshell mantel clock
signed Thuret Paris
the caddy top surmounted by an ormolu brazier over four finials and glazed side panels on outswept feet, the 7" circular brass dial with applied enamel blue Roman numerals and blued steel hands, the rectangular movement with verge escapement with silk-suspended pendulum and five tapering pinned pillars, with solid numbered countwheel,(bell lacking) and large flowing signature to the backplate, with pehdulum, winder and case key 58cms high