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10:00 AM PT - May 17th, 2009

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6116 Skyline Dr. Ste. # 1
Houston, TX 77057
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Lot 20
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A NAPOLEON III BOULLE MARQUETRY AND WALNUT CLOCK, t

A NAPOLEON III BOULLE MARQUETRY AND WALNUT CLOCK, third quarter 19th century, the circular alabaster dial with blue and white enameled copper chapters within gilt metal repoussé frames centering reticulated cut steel hour and minute hands above twin keyhole escapements framed by a shaped oval glazed door with brass and tulipwood inlaid "C" scroll reserves on walnut with brass string inlaid border alternating circular florettes within an ebonized molded frame. Movement stamped Japy Frères & Cie Exposition 1855 Grand Médaille D'Honnneur. Height: 24 3/", width: 19 1/2".

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