An Impressive Louis Xv Ormolu Mantel Clock Dehemant, - Sep 15, 2015 | Dreweatts Donnington Priory In United Kingdom
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An Impressive Louis XV ormolu mantel clock Dehemant,
An Impressive Louis XV ormolu mantel clock Dehemant,
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An Impressive Louis XV ormolu mantel clock Dehemant, Paris, mid 18th century The circular four knopped-pillar eight-day outside countwheel hour and half-hour striking movement with verge escapement regulated by small disc-bob pendulum with silk suspension, the 6.5 inch circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial signed DEHEMANT, A PARIS to centre, with Arabic five minutes to outer track and fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands within convex glazed hinged bezel with moulded surround, in a case with sumptuous asymmetric rococo scrolls enveloping the dial and forming an elaborate crest above central swept upright incorporating lozenge-lattice decoration to front flanked by a pair of putti reading music and playing a flute seated on generous scrolls and with leafy sprays behind, the base centred with an elaborate symmetrical scroll-cast mount flanked by integral cast openwork side sections incorporating squab feet to each end, 60cm (23.5ins) high. A Charles De Hemant is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a Maitre working in Paris 1750-89.
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An Impressive Louis XV ormolu mantel clock Dehemant,

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