A LOUIS XVI WHITE MARBLE AND ORMOLU MOUNTED STRIKING PORTICO CLOCK
GAVELLE L'AINE, PARIS. LATE 18TH CENTURY
Of typical form, clockcase surmounted by a Roman warrior, the pillars surmounted by a globe and armillary sphere, the white enamel dial signed in blue Gavelle L'e AParis, pierced ormolu hands, the supports of the columns applied with oval Wedgwood panels depicting classical scenes, eight-day twin barrel movement, backplate with repeat signature, anchor escapement and countwheel strike bell, silk suspended sunburst pendulum; winding key
59 cm. high
A LOUIS XVI WHITE MARBLE AND ORMOLU MOUNTED STRIKING PORTICO CLOCK
GAVELLE L'AINE, PARIS. LATE 18TH CENTURY
Of typical form, clockcase surmounted by a Roman warrior, the pillars surmounted by a globe and armillary sphere, the white enamel dial signed in blue Gavelle L'e AParis, pierced ormolu hands, the supports of the columns applied with oval Wedgwood panels depicting classical scenes, eight-day twin barrel movement, backplate with repeat signature, anchor escapement and countwheel strike bell, silk suspended sunburst pendulum; winding key
59 cm. high
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