A LATE LOUIS XV ORMOLU STRIKING CARTEL CLOCK
DESCHAMPS, PARIS, CIRCA 1760
The case surmounted by a cherub in plumed helmet, the white enamel dial with Arabic hours and five minutes, signed Deschamps / A PARIS, the twin barrel movement with recoil anchor escapement, silk suspension and count wheel strike to bell
29 in. (74 cm.) high; 14 ½ in. (37 cm.)
A LATE LOUIS XV ORMOLU STRIKING CARTEL CLOCK
DESCHAMPS, PARIS, CIRCA 1760
The case surmounted by a cherub in plumed helmet, the white enamel dial with Arabic hours and five minutes, signed Deschamps / A PARIS, the twin barrel movement with recoil anchor escapement, silk suspension and count wheel strike to bell
29 in. (74 cm.) high; 14 ½ in. (37 cm.)