A FRENCH ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK
LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
CASE: the arched pediment surmounted by a flaming urn issuing floral swags, flanked to each side by a caryatid putto, above a bearded mask DIAL: the white enamel dial signed 'GILLE-L'AINÉ/A PARIS', pierced and engraved ormolu hands MOVEMENT: with twin barrels, anchor escapement and countwheel strike on bell
35 in. (89 cm.) high; 14½ in. (37 cm.) wide
A FRENCH ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK
LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
CASE: the arched pediment surmounted by a flaming urn issuing floral swags, flanked to each side by a caryatid putto, above a bearded mask DIAL: the white enamel dial signed 'GILLE-L'AINÉ/A PARIS', pierced and engraved ormolu hands MOVEMENT: with twin barrels, anchor escapement and countwheel strike on bell
35 in. (89 cm.) high; 14½ in. (37 cm.) wide
