An impressive French Louis XIV style gilt brass mounted Boulle bracket clock Unsigned, second half of the 19th century The rectangular eight-day movement with Brocot type pendulum regulation and outside countwheel hour striking sounding on a bell within the superstructure of the case, the 7.5 inch circular twelve-piece cartouche numeral dial with griffin and squirrel inhabited symmetrical strapwork scroll engraved centre within chapter ring with enamel Roman hour numerals and rococo scroll cast borders and engraved Arabic five minutes to outer track, the engraved cut brass and brown shell marquetry decorated case with cast female mask centred cushion-topped ogee shaped upstand with pendant floral trail angle mounts flanked by two pairs of flambeau urn finials to the repeating panel cast concave-sided frieze, over cast break-arch cornice and conforming moulded glazed front door applied with mount modelled as Helios aboard his chariot drawn by a pair of horses with sunburst behind, within swept marquetry panel decorated surround flanked by projecting canted angles applied with classical male and female terms over scroll supports with female mask and foliate swag cast apron between, the sides of concave profile veneered with extensive marquetry panels centred with figural silhouettes and terminating at the rear with further figural terms over scroll supports, the integral stand of lobed form with recumbant equine mounts and rosette centred marquetry tile decorated top surface to table over conforming inlaid lambrequin panel flanked by continuous band of marquetry over drapery swag lower border to the undulating sides, on four acanthus carved toupe feet, 87.5cm (34.5ins) high. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS: Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case as it is not of correct period and/or type. Pendulums, weights, winding and case keys: unless specifically indicated otherwise in the catalogue description it can be assumed that all clocks with cases are sold with the requisite pendulum and correct number of weights (where appropriate), however we cannot guarantee that they are original to the clock. This excludes lantern clocks or loose movements which are more often than not offered without pendulums or weights. We do not indicate in the catalogue description whether winding or case keys are present with any specific clock. As many clocks are consigned without keys please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. Condition: due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. Measurements: dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres and inches. The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated.