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A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU, MARBLE AND ENAMELLED STRIKING PENDULE SQUELETTE WITH CALENDAR AND MOONPHASE

CIRCA 1790

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    GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000
    Closed: 10 Feb 2022
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    A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU, MARBLE AND ENAMELLED STRIKING PENDULE SQUELETTE WITH CALENDAR AND MOONPHASE

    CIRCA 1790

    Closed: 10 Feb 2022
    Closed: 10 Feb 2022
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    The openwork frame above a rectangular plinth raised on toupie feet, the time dial with Roman hours, seconds, days of month, days of week with corresponding symbols, the upper dial with months and zodiacal symbols, the lower dial with moonphase '1-29', the twin barrel movement with balance wheel escapement mounted to base, the backplate with countwheel and strike to bell
    141⁄4 in. (36.2 cm.) high; 83⁄4 in. (22.2 cm.) wide; 5 in. (12.7 cm.) deep
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    This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice.
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