A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
MASSON A PARIS. LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
CASE: the drum case with matted sides and bezel, surmounted by mounts emblematic of Astronomy atop a cloud and resting on the backs of Hercules and Chronos, these seated on a rectangular plinth with inset foliate scroll mounts to front and sides, above inverted breakfront base with beaded gallery mounts, rosettes and frontal satyr mask, on toupie feet DIAL: white enamel, signed 'MASSON/A PARIS', chased ormolu hands MOVEMENT: twin barrels, with silk suspension to anchor escapement, calibrated countwheel strike on bell, the back plate with repeat signature; the movement and dial probably adapted for the case, pendulum, winding and regulation keys
20½in. (52 cm.) high; 14½ in. (37 cm.) wide; 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm.) deep
A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
MASSON A PARIS. LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
CASE: the drum case with matted sides and bezel, surmounted by mounts emblematic of Astronomy atop a cloud and resting on the backs of Hercules and Chronos, these seated on a rectangular plinth with inset foliate scroll mounts to front and sides, above inverted breakfront base with beaded gallery mounts, rosettes and frontal satyr mask, on toupie feet DIAL: white enamel, signed 'MASSON/A PARIS', chased ormolu hands MOVEMENT: twin barrels, with silk suspension to anchor escapement, calibrated countwheel strike on bell, the back plate with repeat signature; the movement and dial probably adapted for the case, pendulum, winding and regulation keys
20½in. (52 cm.) high; 14½ in. (37 cm.) wide; 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm.) deep
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