A Louis XV ormolu-mounted, brass-inlaid, tortoiseshell and boulle maquetry striking bracket clock, on wall bracket
By Laresche Besancon, mid 18th century
The case with marquetry panel to rear door and interior floor, the cast gilt-brass dial with matted centre and white enamelled chapters, the twin-barrel movement with verge escapement, countwheel strike on bell, the backplate signed Laresche Besancon and struck with K and a crowned R; pendulum, winding key and doorkey
125 cm. high overall
A Louis XV ormolu-mounted, brass-inlaid, tortoiseshell and boulle maquetry striking bracket clock, on wall bracket
By Laresche Besancon, mid 18th century
The case with marquetry panel to rear door and interior floor, the cast gilt-brass dial with matted centre and white enamelled chapters, the twin-barrel movement with verge escapement, countwheel strike on bell, the backplate signed Laresche Besancon and struck with K and a crowned R; pendulum, winding key and doorkey
125 cm. high overall