A LATE LOUIS XV ORMOLU STRIKING CARTEL CLOCK
CHARLES REY, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The pierced case with C-scrolls and foliate swags, surmounted by a cherub holding a (later) pencil and book inscribed Livre Astronimoque, the enamel dial signed CHARLES REY A PARIS, eight day twin barrel movement with anchor escapement, silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell, backplate with repeating signature; pendulum, winding key
56 cm. high
A LATE LOUIS XV ORMOLU STRIKING CARTEL CLOCK
CHARLES REY, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The pierced case with C-scrolls and foliate swags, surmounted by a cherub holding a (later) pencil and book inscribed Livre Astronimoque, the enamel dial signed CHARLES REY A PARIS, eight day twin barrel movement with anchor escapement, silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell, backplate with repeating signature; pendulum, winding key
56 cm. high
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