A LOUIS XV SMALL ORMOLU-MOUNTED BOULLE TORTOISESHELL STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK
GILBERT, PARIS. SECOND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The waisted case mounted with dragons to the feet and with figural finial of Perseus with Medusa's head, glazed side panels, ormolu dial with white enamel chapters and centred, signed 'GILBERT/A PARIS', the twin barrels movement with repeat signature, countwheel strike on bell, now with anchor escapement
23½ in. (60 cm.) high
A LOUIS XV SMALL ORMOLU-MOUNTED BOULLE TORTOISESHELL STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK
GILBERT, PARIS. SECOND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The waisted case mounted with dragons to the feet and with figural finial of Perseus with Medusa's head, glazed side panels, ormolu dial with white enamel chapters and centred, signed 'GILBERT/A PARIS', the twin barrels movement with repeat signature, countwheel strike on bell, now with anchor escapement
23½ in. (60 cm.) high