Lot Essay
Jean-Baptiste Gorteau is recorded in Tours in 1773-87.
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SIGNED GORTEAU A TOURS, LATE 18TH CENTURY
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A FRENCH BRASS CARRIAGE CLOCK
Signed Gorteau a Tours, late 18th century
The circular white enamelled dial with Arabic and Roman chapter ring and pierced and engraved strapwork hands, the single barrel going with recoil escapement and silk-suspended crescent moon pendulum, signed to the backplate Gorteau/a Tours, housed within a rectangular case on ball feet
8in. (20.5cm.) high
Signed Gorteau a Tours, late 18th century
The circular white enamelled dial with Arabic and Roman chapter ring and pierced and engraved strapwork hands, the single barrel going with recoil escapement and silk-suspended crescent moon pendulum, signed to the backplate Gorteau/a Tours, housed within a rectangular case on ball feet
8in. (20.5cm.) high