A French Louis XV style boulle type marquetry mantel clock, the backplate unsigned, numbered 992, the cushion enamel and gilt dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, unsigned, the case veneered with tortoiseshell and inlaid with brass with scrolling leaves and flowers, surmounted with a seated putti finial, 52 cm high, together with a similar bracket, 31 high, late 19th century, complete key and pendulum.

Condition Report

In generally good, clean condition.

No damage to the enamel.

Condition commensurate with age.

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