Reproduction ormolu and silvered turtle table clock, the 5" ...

Hammer

£2,200

Reproduction ormolu and silvered turtle table clock, the 5" silvered chapter ring enclosing a recessed centre with turtle pointer, upon a hexagonal ormolu stand engraved with egg and dart borders and raised upon six lion feet, the movement with platform escapement signed Planchon, Palais-Royale no. 5872, bearing a plaque under the base inscribed Magnetic Clock of Baron Grollier de Serviere, From an Old Book Published Paris 1751, also inscribed Planchon, Palais-Royale to the side, 3.5" high