A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
BARANCOURT, PARIS, CIRCA 1775
The architectural case with laurel draped swag to the vase finial, later ebonised wood plinth, the white enamel dial with engraved gilt hands and signed 'Barancourt / A Paris', the twin barrel movement with recoil anchor escapement, silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell
17½ in. (44.5 cm.) high overall; 10¼ in. (26 cm.) wide; 4½ in. (11.5 cm.) deep
A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK
BARANCOURT, PARIS, CIRCA 1775
The architectural case with laurel draped swag to the vase finial, later ebonised wood plinth, the white enamel dial with engraved gilt hands and signed 'Barancourt / A Paris', the twin barrel movement with recoil anchor escapement, silk suspension and countwheel strike on bell
17½ in. (44.5 cm.) high overall; 10¼ in. (26 cm.) wide; 4½ in. (11.5 cm.) deep