Lot 198
A French boulle marquetry bracket clock, circa 1700 By Francois Rabby, Paris (c.1655-1717)
Auction: 21 March 2007 at 11:00 GMT
£5,975
Description
the caddy top with flame finials above larger foliate finials and a balustraded frieze, the arched and glazed door enclosing a raised enamel Roman chapter ring with rococo engraved centre, single wind hole and strapwork apron inscribed with maker's signature, between corinthian columns, on a shaped apron and gadrooned toupie feet, the anchor escapement striking on a bell, the backplate boldly engraved 'Rabby Paris', the whole decorated with silvered and gilt cut and engraved brass arabesques on scarlet tortoiseshell
Dimensions
60cm high, 40cm wide, 18cm deep
Footnote
Note: Rabby produced movements for many fine Boulle marquetry clocks, including one in the collection of the Duke of Marlborough at Blenheim Palace.