Lot 1211 , A boulle work French mantel clock, 19th century or earlier H.70cm

A boulle work French mantel clock, 19th century or earlier H.70cm
Estimate £300-500

All the tortoiseshell is gone as has most of the metal inlay which is coming away in areas, where it is still present. The whole thing has been badly repainted including the dial, the numeral tablets are heavily crazed, dirty, loose and cracked in areas. Overall in poor condition


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Sold for £160