A Louis XVI ormolu mounted black and white marble portico clock
Paris, late 18th century
The case of typical form, surmounted by an eagle and flanked by flower vases above black tapering columns, on a double break-front plinth, the white enamel dial inscribed a Paris, the twin-barrel movement with anchor escapement and countwheel strike on bell; later winding key and later pendulum
51.5 cm. high
A Louis XVI ormolu mounted black and white marble portico clock
Paris, late 18th century
The case of typical form, surmounted by an eagle and flanked by flower vases above black tapering columns, on a double break-front plinth, the white enamel dial inscribed a Paris, the twin-barrel movement with anchor escapement and countwheel strike on bell; later winding key and later pendulum
51.5 cm. high