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A Distinguished Ulster Collection

160 A REGENCÉ BOULLE-WORK AND ORMOLU BRACKET CLOCK,

the dial inscribed by

Balthazar Martinot à Paris,

c.1725,

of large proportions, the arched pediment surmounted

by a figure of Victory, the carved gilt brass dial with

Roman numerals set on individual enamels, above a

glazed panel and Apollo mask to the base, flanked by

caryatide brass mounts, the movement engraved

‘Paris

Balthazar à Martinot’

verso and hung with brass disk

pendulum, raised on fern and canted mask feet. (lacking

its cresting) 66cm high

€ 5,000 - 8,000