VALLETTE, PARIS, MID-18TH CENTURY

The waisted case with scrolling openwork finial and mounts overall on a conforming bracket, the white enamel sectional dial with Roman hours and Arabic five minute markers, pierced gilt hands and date ring to centre, the movement with rectangular plates, verge escapement, countwheel strike to bell above the case
46 in. (116.8 cm.) high, overall; 19 in. (48.3 cm.) wide; 10 in. (25.4 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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