PENDULE A L'ELEPHANT MUSICALE D'EPOQUE LOUIS XV
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PENDULE A L'ELEPHANT MUSICALE D'EPOQUE LOUIS XV

MILIEU DU XVIIIe SIECLE

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PENDULE A L'ELEPHANT MUSICALE D'EPOQUE LOUIS XV
MILIEU DU XVIIIe SIECLE
En bronze ciselé et doré, bronze patiné, placage d'écaille de tortue caret sur fond de cuivre et filets de laiton, le cadran émaillé indiquant les heures, minutes, jours calendaires et de la semaine surmonté d'un amour et reposant sur le dos d'un éléphant, la terrasse rocaille formée de concrétions et autres agrafes, la caisse présentant ses quatre côtés ajourés de croisillons, les chutes appliquées d'agrafes tout le long pour se terminer en enroulement ; manque une aiguille
H.: 74 cm. (29 in.) ; L.: 46 cm. (18 in.) ; P.: 26 cm. (10 in.)
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. This item will be transferred to an offsite warehouse after the sale. Please refer to department for information about storage charges and collection details.
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A LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND PATINATED-BRONZE MUSICAL CLOCK, MID-18TH CENTURY

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