Lot Essay
The c couronné poinçon was a tax mark used between March 1745 and February 1749 on any alloy containing copper.
CIRCA 1745, THE DIAL SIGNED RIDEL À PARIS
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A LOUIS XV ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK
Circa 1745, the dial signed Ridel à Paris
With circular dial, the cartouche-shaped case cast with acanthus scrolls and surmounted by a figure of Venus and two doves, stamped with the 'C' couronné poinçon
21½in. (55cm.) high, 13in. (33cm.) wide
Circa 1745, the dial signed Ridel à Paris
With circular dial, the cartouche-shaped case cast with acanthus scrolls and surmounted by a figure of Venus and two doves, stamped with the 'C' couronné poinçon
21½in. (55cm.) high, 13in. (33cm.) wide