A LOUIS XV ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
CIRCA 1755
CASE: the cartouche-shaped case with pierced trellis-filled sound frets flanked by acanthus scrolls and climbing foliage surmounted by a figure of Diana holding an Apollo shield, on scroll feet, DIAL: associated, with pierced gilt hands and signed 'Moisy/A PARIS', MOVEMENT: associated, the twin barrel movement with later Brocot escapement and outside countwheel strike on bell, later winding key, re-gilt
21½ in. (54.5 cm.) high; 12½ in. (31.8 cm.) wide; 7 in. (17.8 cm.) deep
A LOUIS XV ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCK
CIRCA 1755
CASE: the cartouche-shaped case with pierced trellis-filled sound frets flanked by acanthus scrolls and climbing foliage surmounted by a figure of Diana holding an Apollo shield, on scroll feet, DIAL: associated, with pierced gilt hands and signed 'Moisy/A PARIS', MOVEMENT: associated, the twin barrel movement with later Brocot escapement and outside countwheel strike on bell, later winding key, re-gilt
21½ in. (54.5 cm.) high; 12½ in. (31.8 cm.) wide; 7 in. (17.8 cm.) deep
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