Y A FRENCH TORTOISESHELL AND BRASS INLAID 'BOULE' MANTEL CLOCK
IN LOUIS XVI STYLE, JAPY & CIE, PARIS, LATE 19TH CENTURY
With eight-day gong striking movement, signed with a roundel to the backplate, the cartouche dial signed 'MAPPIN' to the 'XI' numeral, the case of typical waisted form with floret finial
38cm high overall

Condition Report:

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With a winding key and a 'watch' key (to adjust the pace), and with a pendulum (movement and pendulum with matching serial numbers)
Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and use, some looseness to the gilt metal mounts, one pin missing to secure one element, some losses to the boule inlay elements, some chips and losses to the tortoiseshell, some pitting to the metal

Movement ticks at time of report - Dreweatts cannot guarantee how long the movement will last or make any comments or guarantees as to accuracy or longevity, almost certainly would benefit from a clean and service from a clock repairer.

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