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A marble and ormolu Mantel Clock...

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A marble and ormolu Mantel Clock...
A marble and ormolu Mantel Clock Roque, Paris No 1501. Circa 1780, the 5.25in. diam enamelled dial with Arabic numerals and fifteen minute intervals, regulator square above '12' and pierced gilt metal hands, signed above '6''Roque a Paris' the two train movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell signed as above on the back plate and numbered '1501' contained in a drum case supported on two black marble columns and a stepped white marble base, incorporating Wedgwood Jasperware plaques and embellished with sphinxes, mythical beasts issuing from scrolling foliage, and surmounted by a Wedgwood plaque with the Signs of the Zodiac. 20.5in. (52cms) high (with key and pendulum with silk suspension). See Illustration ***c.f. G H Baillie. Jean (Joseph) Leonard Roque. Paris. Master Clock Maker 1770-1789. An example of his work can be found in the Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers, Paris. £2000-2500