A French Boulle and gilt bronze mounted bracket clock Louis XV style, second half 19th century

the waisted case with tortoiseshell and brass inlaid veneer, set with gilt bronze dragon and mask ornaments, dial with enamel cartouche numerals, steel feather suspension movement striking on a bell, together with a matching bracket; inv. no. HtB 0549 (3)

Paleis Huis ten Bosch

In fair condition, overall stained, Boulle veneer with cracks, losses, bubbles and partly loose especially at the bracket, hinge of front door broken, glass lacking, gilt bronze mounts partly rubbed and/or oxidated, nice piece but in need of restoration.
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