Y A FRENCH LOUIS XIV STYLE BRASS MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL SMALL BOUDOIR TIMEPIECEPLANCHON, PARIS, LATE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split metallic balance applied to the backplate stamped with serial number 3427 over PLANCHON, PALAIS-ROYAL towards the left hand margin, the circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial inscribed Planchon, AU PALAIS-ROYAL to centre and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, with decorative steel hands set behind convex glazed hinged cast brass bezel, the case with brass carrying handle to the brass fillet moulded domed caddy superstructure flanked by vase finials, over egg-and-dart cast top moulding and rectangular side windows set within raised bead-cast surrounds, the rear with moulded brass-framed rectangular door, on gadroon-decorated brass skirt base with toupe feet.18.5cm (7.25ins) high, 11.5cm (4.5ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep.Matieu Planchon was apprenticed to his father and subsequently worked for several of the leading French makers including Robert Houdin prior to setting up business at Palais Royal, Paris in 1890. He specialised in high-end novelty clocks such as floating turtle timepieces, and imaginative recreations of Renaissance and other historic models.注意: Y - This lot contains endangered species and may be subject to CITES regulations. Prospective bidders are advised to familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import the lot into another country. A buyer’s inability to import or delay in obtaining a licence cannot justify delay in payment or cancellation of sale.