A good 18th century French contra-boulle clock bracket. Having a cavetto-moulded superstructure with internal recess 10″ wide x 6″ deep, the oak body finely inlaid in brass, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, green- and red-stained ivory with foliage and blossom (extensive losses), with cast mounts including urns and masks, 17″ x 9″ x 12″ high, (43cm x 23cm x 30.5cm) (A/F)
Condition
Extensive losses to sides of superstructure. Extensive losses to inlaid foliage and flowers. Some tears to brasswork. Cast terminal may be associated. Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any clocks sold.