A LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK, DIAL SIGNED MARTIN, WORKS BY F. DUMOUCHEL, PARIS, 19TH
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A LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK, DIAL SIGNED MARTIN, WORKS BY F. DUMOUCHEL, PARIS, 19TH CENTURY, with circular reeded leafy bronze and domed glass hinged bezel, opening to a white enameled dial with cobalt blue Roman chapters and Arabic five minute numerals, enclosing black "MARTIN" above reticulated gilt metal scrolling hands and twin key escapements over black "À LOC W," verso brass clockworks stamped with elliptical "F. DUMOUCHEL / À PARIS," above "2325," and circular pastille "DELÉPINE BOROMÉ / NICOLAS / S," over "8 7," set within a rippling stylized shell and "C" scrolls case flanked by a scantily clad boy and girl putto beneath curling acanthus leaves, and each wearing billowing robes while clutching the ends of a blossoming garland, surmounted by a similarly robed cherub seated within a pierced foliate rocaille cartouche mounted with floral blooms, raised on a conforming base continuing "C" scrolled and rocaille openwork details. Height: 19" Width: 21" Depth: 7 1/2" Note: Jean-Charles-Boromé Delépine (French 1820 - 1892) was a well known clocksmith from Saint Nicolas d'Aliermont, Normandy, France. He married Marie-Aimée Dumouchel.
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Case possibly re-gilt or cleaned and having a few spots with some expected surface dust buildup in crevices, lacking domed bell, pendulum, winding key, clockwork glass door is cracked and slightly bent, the brass clockworks appear to be clean. Simpson Galleries does not guarantee any timepiece or clock mechanism. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”
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A LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU FIGURAL MANTLE CLOCK, DIAL SIGNED MARTIN, WORKS BY F. DUMOUCHEL, PARIS, 19TH
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