A LOUIS XV ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK

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A LOUIS XV ORMOLU CARTEL CLOCK
The scrolling foliate case with cloud-bands surmounted by the figure of Cupid, the enamel dial with Roman and Arabic chapters, signed Fd. BERTHOUND. PARIS, the eight day movement with twin barrels, silk suspension for Bethune escapement and countwheel strike on bell, possibly parts associated later
18in. (45.7cm.) high

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Lot Essay

A similar cartel clock, featuring Cupid being driven in a chariot by Love's doves is signed Caffreri, illustrated in P. Kjellberg, Encyclopidie de la Pendule Française du Moyen Age au XXe siecle , Paris, 1997, p.100, fig. B.

The Bethune escapement was designed by the Chevalier de Bethune in 1727 and comprises two pallets on individual arbors, joined by a pin and slot arrangement.

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