A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU STRIKING CARTEL CLOCK
CIRCA 1775
Case surmounted by a twin-handled urn above angled outset columns with ram's-head masks, laurel-leaf swags, on a glazed base with pendant bellflower, the white enamel dial later signed 'FESTEAU LE JEUNE A PARIS', with pierced and gilt hands, the twin-barrel movement with anchor escapement, silk suspension and countwheel strike to bell; pendulum, winding key, regulation key
31 in. (79 cm.) high, 15¾ in. (40 cm.) wide, 5 in. (12.8 cm.) deep
A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU STRIKING CARTEL CLOCK
CIRCA 1775
Case surmounted by a twin-handled urn above angled outset columns with ram's-head masks, laurel-leaf swags, on a glazed base with pendant bellflower, the white enamel dial later signed 'FESTEAU LE JEUNE A PARIS', with pierced and gilt hands, the twin-barrel movement with anchor escapement, silk suspension and countwheel strike to bell; pendulum, winding key, regulation key
31 in. (79 cm.) high, 15¾ in. (40 cm.) wide, 5 in. (12.8 cm.) deep
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