A gilt-bronze ebony and brass inlaid boulle marquetry clock after André-Charles Boulle by Henry Dasson, dated 1881

9½-inch twelve-piece enamel cartouche dial, bell striking movement with Brocot escapement and concealed winding, the bronze signed and dated henry Dasson, 1881 

Dial is a little dirty, enamels in good condition, hands collet and pin lacking. Movement is complete but extremely dirty, extensive surface rusting to steelwork, it will require complete service and overhaul. Case in generally good condition, some rubbing to gilding, minor veneer losses to right side of plinth and rear of case. With pendulum and a winder.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

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Comparative Literature:
P. Hughes, The Wallace Collection, Catalogue of Furniture, Vol.  I, London, 1996, pp. 354-358.
G. de Bellaigue, The James A. de Rothschild Collection at Waddesdon Manor, Furniture, Vol. I, 1974, p. 59.
H. Ottomeyer/P. Pröschel et al., Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, Vol. I, p. 46 and Vol. II p. 480.

This clock is based upon the celebrated 18th century model by André-Charles Boulle. Two 18th century examples of this model are known. One in the Wallace Collection, London. now has figures in gilt-bronze and is lacking the garland (see P. Hughes, op. cit., no.87 (F93) pp. 354-358. The other known example at Waddesdon Manor is illustrated by Bellaigue, op. cit., p. 59.

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