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Collection of the Rochechouart de Mortemart Family

A Louis XV gilt-bronze mounted tulipwood and holly veneered longcase clock, the case stamped by Nicolas Petit, the dial signed Janvier

Lot closes

September 29, 01:06 PM GMT

Estimate

8,000 - 12,000 EUR

Starting Bid

4,000 EUR

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Description

the shaped case decorated with gilt-bronze rocaille motifs of cartouches, clasps and acanthus leaves, the case stamped twice N. PETIT to the reverse, the white enamel dial signed JANVIER / A PARIS, the weight-driven movement with arched plates, pin-wheel escapement and beat adjustment on the crutch ; (some bronzes a later addition)

 

Height 82 2/3 in., width 17 3/4 in. ; Haut. 210 cm, larg. 45 cm

Collection of the Rochechouart de Mortemart Family

Nicolas Petit, ébéniste, received master in 1761. Antide Janvier, clockmaker, received master in 1752.

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