Lot 249
  • 249

A LOUIS XV ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK circa 1750, the dial signed Julien Le Roy au Gallerie du Louvre, the movement signed Julien Le Roy a Paris

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • enamel, glass, bronze, steel
  • height 16 in.; width 10 1/2 in.; depth 6 in.
  • 41 cm; 27 cm; 15.5 cm

Condition

The dial with fine age cracks and minor chips to enamel. Ormolu with areas of rubbing and minor traces of oxidation and surface dirt. Glass replaced. A few minor inherent casting flaws. In otherwise good condition.
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