Antique French Louis XVI Period Dore Bronze Striking Cartel Clock, 18th Century

Product Description

Antique French Louis XVI period dore bronze striking cartel clock, 18th century. With it’s horological functions completely intact this stunning clock is in excellent condition with it’s original pendulum. An urn perches atop the structure with garlands draping down to meet at a lions head. An acanthus-sheathed base and waisted leaf and acorn bundle at the bottom. The white enamel dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, the twin-barrel movement with verge escapement, silk suspension and count wheel strike to bell.

Signed on the dial.

Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)
Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)
Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)