A fine and large Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted white and blue turquin marble rotary clock in the manner of Jean-André and Jean-baptiste Lepaute France, last quarter 19th century, retailed by TIFFANY & CO.

the clock movement with the DUFAUD / PARIS seal and numbered 6017 and stamped TIFFANY & CO.

Tardy, vol II, p. 90 for the illustration of the 18th century model

overall in good condition with the usual minute chips to marble edges and tarnishing and dirt to gilt bronze consistent with age and use, the black and white enamel circular dial have a yellowish appearance possibly from an old varnish, the lid has bronze decorative elements visible around the neck, some of those bronze elements are later cast replacements. Please note that the movement has not been checked for functionality. However, the movement is complete and may be put into a working state by a professional horologist.
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